The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigation a robbery that took place at the MARATHON GAS STATION located at N. West St Rd and St. Rt. 115, on Tuesday afternoon at about 2:40pm. A white male dressed in a hooded coat and black mask entered this station and robbed it of cigarettes and cash. This is a surveillance photograph of that suspect. If you have any information on the identity of person responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/08/2016

11/18/2016

On November 18, 2016 at about 6:35pm, a suspect entered HERMIES PARTY SHOP located at 1802 St. John’s Rd., in Lima, and robbed an employee at knife point. This subject is described as being a black male about 25 years of age, 5’11”, thin build, with a goatee. He was wearing a blue boonie hat with red dots. If you have any information on the identity of person(s) responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. Both the Perry Township Police Department and the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating this crime. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/01/2016

11/17/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating a strong armed robbery that took place in the parking lot of a business at 2400 Harding Hwy, about 1:00pm on November 13, 2016. An 80 year old victim was assaulted and robbed of his wallet and did receive minor injuries. The suspect(s) drove away in a grey colored older Mercury near Greely Chapel Rd. If you have any information on the identity of person(s) responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/25/2016

11/17/2016

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating a residential burglary that took place in the 2300 block of N. Napoleon Rd., near Lafayette Oh., sometime between November 7th and November 13th, 2016. Taken during this crime was currency, (2) two HDTV’s and a Henry Rifle similar to the one shown here. If you have any information on the identity of person(s) responsible for this crime, or can help recover any of the stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/17/2016

11/11/2016

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating the theft of a pistol that was removed during a residential burglary, that occurred on Monday, November 7th, 2016, between the hours of 5:30pm, and 8:40pm, from a residence in the 100 block of West 15th Street in Perry Twp. Taken was a Cobra semi auto .380 caliber pistol similar to the one shown here. If you have any information on the identity of the subject(s) involved in this crime, or can help recover this weapon, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/11/2016

11/03/2016

The Lima Police Depar­tment is investigatin­g a robbery which occ­urred on November 3rd­, at about 8 p.m., in­ front of 418 W. Mark­et Street, here in Li­ma. The female victi­m was walking in the ­area when she was app­roached by three unkn­own suspects wearing ­Halloween masks, one ­of the masks was desc­ribed as having long ­blonde hair. The sus­pects stole some cash­ and a cellular phone­ and fled on foot. If­ you have any informa­tion on the identity ­of the subject(s) inv­olved in this crime, ­or can help recover t­his vehicle, please c­all CRIMESTOPPERS at ­(419) 229-STOP. If a­n arrest, or recovery­ is made from your an­onymous tip, Crimesto­ppers will pay you a ­cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/04/2016

10/18/2016

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating the theft of a 4 wheeler taken off a porch of a residence in the 1900 block of Bible Rd., in Bath Twp. This offense occurred sometime between 11:30 am, on Tuesday October 18th, and 1:00 pm on Thursday October 19th, 2016. Taken was a green cammo colored 2001 Polaris Sportsman 4w ATV. (Similar to the one shown here.) If you have any information on the identity of the subject(s) involved in this crime, or can help recover this vehicle, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/28/2016

10/01/2016

The Lima Police Department is investigating a shooting in which two Victims received gunshot wounds. The shooting occurred in the early morning hours of October 1, 2016, near Eureka and Elmwood. The two Victims were in a white Nissan vehicle in the street when multiple shots were fired and two Victims were treated at an area hospital. If you have any information on the identity of the subject(s) involved in this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/20/2016

10/08/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating a residential burglary that took place in the 1500 block of St. John’s Rd in Perry Township sometime in the early morning hours, of Saturday October 8th 2016. Someone entered a residence there and removed three (3) HD TV’s. If you have any information on the identity of the subject(s) involved in this crime, or can help recover any of the stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/13/2016

10/29/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating a residential burglary that occurred twice at the same residence in the 4400 block of Waynesfield Rd. The first occurred on September 9th during the daylight hours, where someone entered the residence and removed two weapons. The second occurred October 3rd, again during daylight hours, where someone removed hand tools, currency, and (2) two HDTV’s. If you have any information on the identity of the subject(s) involved in this crime, or can help recover any of the stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/06/2016

09/28/2016

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Fifth Third Bank on Harding Highway, Wednesday September 28th, 2016 at about 2:45pm. A white female describes as being 5’03” tall, thin wearing a black hoodie and pull over pants and tennis shoes removed monies from the bank. (Surveillance photograph appears here.) If you have any information on the identity of this individual, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. THIS PERSON HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIPS!!!! [Tip us about this crime.]

09/29/2016

09/17/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating several burglaries since last week, one occurring to a residence in the 5200 of Ridge Rd., near Elida, Oh. It occurred on Saturday September 17, between 4:30an and 6:00pm. Taken were several thousand dollars worth of electronic equipment including game consoles and HDTV’s. If you have any information on the identity of the individual(s) responsible for this crime, or can help recover any of this stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

09/22/2016

08/20/2016

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in which the persons shown here, entered Walmart on Harding Hwy on Saturday August 20th at about 5:30pm, and scammed this store for about $8,000.00 worth of gift cards. If you have any information on the identity iof these individuals, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

09/15/2016

09/04/2016

The Shawnee Township Police Department is investigating an incident of check fraud that took place earlier this month in Shawnee Twp. The subjects appearing here were involved in a fraudulent incident and need to be identified. If you have information on the identity of anyone involved in this incident, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

09/08/2016

08/28/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating a residential burglary that took place in the 3600 Block of E. Hanthorn Rd., in Perry Twp, sometime between 9:40am and 1:20pm, Sunday August 28th, 2016. Taken in this burglary were several hand guns (one of which resembles the one pictured here) and one .22 cal rifle. If you have information on the identity of anyone involved in this incident, or can help recover any of these weapons, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

09/01/2016

08/21/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating an overnight burglary that took place at the ELIDA DEPOT drive thru, located at 430 Kiracofe Ave., Elida, Oh., sometime between closing, Sunday August 21th, and 7:30am Monday morning August 22nd, 2016. Taken in this burglary were numerous consumable goods such as beer and cigarettes. If you have information on the identity of anyone involved in this incident, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/25/2016

08/10/2016

The American Twp. Police Department along with the Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating a purse snatching incident that took place in the parking lot of RULER FOODS, located at 2180 Elida Rd., Lima, Oh., on Thursday August 10,2016 at about 10:00am. A woman was walking to her car when a black vehicle pulled close to her and a black male forcibly removed her purse, and drove away. If you have information on the identity of anyone involved in this incident, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/18/2016

08/04/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating a residential burglary that took place in the 6000 block of Clum Rd., near Harrod, Oh, sometime between 11:00am and 7:00pm, on Thursday August 4th, 2016. Taken during this theft were some prescripted schedule II drugs, cash money, and a laptop computer. If you have information on the identity of anyone involved in this incident, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/11/2016

03/30/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating a theft that took place in the 5200 block of East Rd., in Elida, Oh, sometime between March 30th, and July 20th, 2016. Taken from a residence was an antique English rifle dating back to 1871. The weapon is described as an Enfield Martini .303 rifle. The weapon may have been sold to an antique gun buyer locally. If you have information on the identity of anyone involved in this incident, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award [Tip us about this crime.]

08/04/2016

07/20/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating an incident that took place on Wednesday July 20, 2016 at approx. 1:32am at the Performance Car Wash located at 420 E. Kiracofe Ave. Elida, OH. Two male subjects shown in the photographs were responsible for the forced entry into the car wash office. More pictures can be seen on Sheriff Crish facebook page. If you have information on the identity of anyone involved in this incident, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

07/28/2016

07/01/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating an incident that took place at Hawthorne Hills Golf Course, located at 1000 Fetter Dr., Lima, Oh, sometime between July1st and July 3rd, 2016 involving the removal of four gold carts. These carts have been recovered but the suspect(s) have not yet been identified. If you have information on the identity of anyone involved in this incident, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

07/14/2016

07/05/2016

The Lima Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place at the G-Spot Bar located at 126 East North Street in Lima on Tuesday, July 5th at about 12:30am. 26-year-old Remeal Ingrim was taken to a local hospital wound where he died Tuesday afternoon from his injuries. Lima police detectives ask that anyone with information regarding the shooting contact them at 419-227-5285 or you can contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your anonymous tip, Crimestoppers will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

07/07/2016

06/22/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating an incident that occurred in the 6500 block of Ottawa Rd, Cairo Ohio, sometime overnight between Wednesday, June 22nd and Thursday, June 23rd. A white 2005 Chevy 5500 truck was removed from this area. The truck is similar to the one pictured here. The license on the truck is Ohio plate PIZ4274. If you have any information concerning the subject(s) involved in this theft, or can help locate to recover this vehicle, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your anonymous tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

06/30/2016

06/22/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating an incident that occurred at Pat’s Donuts and Kreme, located at 2102 Elida Rd., Lima, Oh on Wednesday June 22, 2016 at about 2:15pm. A blue/green Chevy 1500 truck was removed from the parking lot of this location. The truck is similar to the one pictured here. The license on the truck is GTB4298. If you have any information concerning the subject(s) involved in this theft, or can help locate to recover this vehicle, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your anonymous tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

06/23/2016

06/15/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating a theft that occurred at the Family Videos Store, located at 1505 N. Cole St., Lima, Oh. This theft took place on Wednesday June 15, 2016 at about 5:45pm. A black male subject reached over the counter and removed money from their cash register. This subject is described as dark glasses, grey t-shirt black sweat pants and neon colored tennis shoes. If you have any information about the person responsible for this crime, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest from your ANONYMOUS tip, we will pay you a cash award.
AN ARREST WAS MADE IN THIS CASE BY INVESTIGATORS FROM THE LIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT ON 06/23/16. [Tip us about this crime.]

06/16/2016

05/31/2016

The American Township Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at Tom Ahls body shop on Allentown Rd., on May 30th, 2016 between 2:00am and 2:15am. The van shown here may be involved in this incident. Taken during this crime were some detailing buffers and towels. If you have any information about the person(s) responsible for this crime, or can help recover any of this property, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest or recovery is made from your ANONYMOUS tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

06/09/2016

05/28/2016

The Shawnee Township Police Department is investigating the theft of a $5,000, green, 2007 Honda 4Trac ATV from a residence in the 4900 Block of W. Hume Road, Lima, Oh. This crime took place sometime between Saturday May 28th and Monday May 30th. It is similar to the attached picture. If you have any information about the person(s) responsible for this crime, or can help recover this vehicle, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest or recovery is made from your ANONYMOUS tip, we will pay you a cash award.
THIS ATV HAS BEEN RECOVERED AND RETURNED TO ITS RIGHTFUL OWNER. THANKS YOU FOR YOUR HELP [Tip us about this crime.]

06/02/2016

05/25/2016

The Lima Police Department is investigating a purse snatching that took place in the 1500 block of North Cable Rd., on Wednesday May 25, 2016 at about 12:15pm. A woman was accosted by a subject who forcibly removed her purse and fled southbound on N. Cable Rd., in front of Harry’s-Hide-Away. This subject was described as a white male, 20-25 years of age, 5’08” 200 lbs, possible wearing a cap or a hoodie. If you have any information about the person responsible for this crime, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your ANONYMOUS tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/26/2016

05/11/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is currently investigating a residential burglary that occurred during the mid-morning hours of Wednesday, May 11th 2016, at a residence located in the 3600 Block of Sugar Creek Rd, in Bath Township. Items taken during this burglary included (2) flat screen televisions, a digital camera, and prescription medications. If you have any information about the person(s) responsible for this crime, or can help recover any of the stolen property please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made from your ANONYMOUS tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/19/2016

05/04/2016

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating a residential burglary that occurred during the early morning hours of May 4th, 2016, at a residence located in the 7000 block of Agerter Rd., in Amanda Twp. Items taken during this burglary include an Ipod, and two shoulder weapons. If you have any information about the person(s) responsible for this crime, or can help recover any of the stolen property please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made, from your ANONYMOUS tip we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/12/2016

04/25/2016

Sometime between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, on Monday, April 25th, 2016, someone removed a substantial amount of money from a private residence in the 1800 block of Kingston Ave., in Perry Township. Deputies are investigating this as a burglary at the time. If you have any information about the person(s) responsible for this crime, or can help recover any of the stolen money please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made, from your ANONYMOUS tip we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/05/2016

04/05/2016

Sometime between Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 and Wednesday, April 6th, 2016, someone entered a residence through an attached garage in the 6000 of Santa Fe Rd., in Perry Township in Allen Co., and removed several pieces of jewelry from this residence that totaled in excess of $16,000.00 dollars.. If you have any information about the person(s) responsible for this crime, or can help recover any of the stolen articles please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made, from your ANONYMOUS tip we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/28/2016

04/09/2016

Sometime between Saturday, April 9th, 2016 and April 13th, 2016, someone removed an antique air pump, from the historical display located at 101 W. Main Street in Lafayette Ohio. Pictured here, this article was removed from a static outside gasoline station display owned by the Lafayette Jackson Historical Society. If you have any information about the person(s) responsible for this crime, or can help recover this article please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest, or recovery is made from your ANONYMOUS tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/21/2016

03/21/2016

Officers from the America Township Police Department are attempting to identify the subject in this picture, concerning several thefts that occurred at TOYS ARE US on Elida Rd, on Monday, March 21, 22, and 23rd 2016. This subject was accompanied by a second subject who were involved in several shoplifting incidents, in which iPods were stolen from the store. If you can identify the subject in this surveillance picture, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your ANONYMOUS tip, we will pay you a cash award.
This person has been identified... That you for your assistance. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/14/2016

04/02/2016

Officers from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are investigating several counterfeiting incidents that occurred on Saturday April 2, 2016 around 8:00 pm. Several businesses in the Lima / Allen county area were victims of this subjects effort to pay for items with a counterfeit $100.00 bill. At least six businesses were victimized. The subject (shown here) is a white female 25 to 35 years of age, wearing surgical scrubs, carrying a designer handbag. If you know who this subject is please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your ANONYMOUS tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/07/2016

03/31/2016

Investigators from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are looking into a breaking and entering that occurred at the A&A Bait Shop located at 115 S. Church St., in Lafayette Ohio, sometime between the evening hours of Wednesday, March 23rd , and the afternoon hours of Thursday, March 24, 2016. Taken from this business was a .25 caliber pistol, money, and fishing equipment. Two other residential burglaries were also reported during this time frame in the Lafayette area. If you have any information identifying the subject(s) involved in these crimes, or can help locate any of the stolen property, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your ANONYMOUS tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/31/2016

03/19/2016

Investigators from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are looking into a burglary of a garage, that took place in the 2600 of Irvin Rd., near Elida, Oh., sometime between Sunday March 19 and Wednesday March 23rd, 2016. Taken from this garage were numerous pieces of hunting equipment, such as cammo gear and bows and arrows If you have any information identifying the subject(s) involved in this crime, or can help locate and of the stolen property in this case, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your ANONYMOUS tip we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/24/2016

02/04/2016

On Thursday February 4th, 2016, two subjects walked into CASHLAND, located at 2355 Elida Rd, at about 1:30pm. One of the two suspects distracted a sales person while the other subject stole three rings and left the store. Attached is a surveillance photograph of one of these subjects. If you recognize this subject or have any information on this crime please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your ANONYMOUS tip we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/17/2016

03/07/2016

Officers from the Lima Police department are investigating a shooting that took place at a business located at 801 East Kibby Street just after 8 PM on March 7th, 2016. As officers arrived they found one victim with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Detectives confirm that the victim was 19 year old Daveon Petaway of Lima and that he was taken to Lima Memorial Hospital and succumbed to his injuries just after 9:30 that evening. Police are now searching for 16 year old Albert McDowell III of Lima in connection with the shooting. If you have any information on the location of this suspect please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your ANONYMOUS tip we will pay you a cash award. THIS SUBJECT WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON 04/04/2016. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/10/2016

02/17/2016

The American Twp and Shawnee Township Police Departments are investigating an incident where a purse stolen from an automobile in American Twp. An unknown subject then used the victims identification and personal information to receive medication from the CVS Pharmacy at Shawnee and Breese on 2-17-16 just before noon. The driver was a young white male, short hair, clean shaven, and he had a female passenger. They were in a burgundy Chrysler that does not appear to have a front license plate but there may be a handicap placard hanging on the interior rear view mirror. If you have any information on the suspect(s) involved in this case, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your ANONYMOUS tip we will pay you a cash award.
This case has been solved... Thanks for your assistance. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/03/2016

02/22/2016

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating a burglary that took place at a residence in the 9200 Block of N. Napoleon Rd., near Beaverdam, Oh. This burglary took place on February 22, 2016, sometime between the hours of 5:30pm and 10:15pm. Some of the property removed from this residence includes 2 long guns, $150.00 worth of loose change, and a drone flyer. If you have any information on the suspect(s) involved in this case, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your ANONYMOUS tip, or any stolen property is recovered from his burglary, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/25/2016

02/13/2016

Sometime between February 13th and 15th 2016, someone broke into a residence in the 1500 Block of N Adams, in Bath Township. Some of the property removed from this residence were mens clothing, home electronics, a motor scooter, and a baseball card collection worth close to $2,000.00. If you have any information on the suspect(s) involved in this case, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, or any stolen property is recovered from this burglary, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/18/2016

01/27/2016

On 1/27/16 between 2:00-2:30 pm, 3 unknown black females entered Victoria Secret at the Lima Mall and shoplifted over $2,000 worth of clothing. According to employees at the store, these same female suspects have repeatedly stolen from them in the past. When they were approached by an employee, they left the mall and got into a purple Dodge Charger which was involved in a crash with a parked car as well as the mall security vehicle. To see security photographs of the suspects please go to our web page at www.wcoil.com/crimestoppers and click on the tab marked CRIMES. If you have any information on these individuals please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/11/2016

02/02/2016

On February 2nd, 2016, at approximately 7:20 pm the Lima Police Department responded to 145 S. Pine St. to the scene of a shooting. The victim of the offense 51 year old Jeffrey Roach advised 3 juvenile black males approached him. One of the juveniles pulled a pistol and shot him one time in the chest. The 3 then fled southwest from the residence. The black males are described as being approximately 15 to 17 years old 5 feet 10 inches tall and thin builds. If you have any information on these individuals please contact Det. Andy Johnson at 419-221-5296, or CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/04/2016

01/28/2016

The Lima Police Department is investigation a burglary that took place on Monday, 1-25-16 around 9:30 am. A residence in the 2900 blk. of Elijah Parkway was broken into. Several televisions and a Sony PS4 play station were stolen. The suspects were described as two black males one being lighter skinned and both wearing grey hooded sweatshirts. The suspects were seen placing these items into a gold color car and leaving the area. If you know the identity of the suspect(s) involved in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/28/2016

01/12/2016

Deputies from the Allen Co. Sheriffs Office are investigating the theft of a vehicle from the parking lot of the CIRCLE K gas station located at 286 S. Eastown Rd., in Lima, Oh, that occurred on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at about 8:45pm. A 2011 silver colored Ford Focus was stolen by a black male subject (shown here) dressed in black shirt and pants, wearing khaki colored boots and stocking cap was seen entering this vehicle and driving away. The vehicle was later recovered. If you know the identity of the suspect involved in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/21/2016

01/14/2016

Crimestoppers is always interested in accepting tips involving previous homicides that have occurred in Lima and Allen County area. There have been several unsolved homicides within the city and county that have occurred years ago, that the officers would interested in getting more information. If you know the identity of the suspect(s) involved in any previous homicides please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/14/2016

12/25/2015

Sometime between 2:00am and 12:30pm, on Friday December 25th, 2015, someone broke into an apartment in the 1500 Block of Edgewood Dr. in Lima, Ohio and removed several pieces of clothing, change, and jewelry. If you know the identity of the suspect(s) involved in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. As always we will pay a cash award also for the recovery of any of this stolen property. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/07/2016

12/28/2015

Sometime between 4:30pm and 7:50pm, on Monday December 28th 2015, someone broke into an apartment in the 2300 Block of Kimberly Dr. in Lima, Ohio and removed several electronic game consoles, an HDTV, and several pieces of clothing, all valued totaling close to $4,000.00. If you know the identity of the suspect(s) involved in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. As always we will pay a cash award also for the recovery of any of this stolen property. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/31/2015

12/05/2015

On 12/22/2015 someone forced entry into a residence in the 900 block of Richie Avenue, in Lima Oh., using an unknown type of pry tool. Once inside the suspect(s) removed multiple items, including two firearms, some electronics equipment and cash. If you know the identity of the suspect(s) involved in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/24/2015

12/10/2015

Sometime shortly after 8:00pm, on Thursday, December 10th 2015, someone entered PATS DONUTS AND KREME located at 1835 Harding Hwy., in Lima, Ohio, and removed money from this location. Investigators are looking for help in solving this crime. If you know the identity of the suspect(s) involved in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/17/2015

12/02/2015

Investigators from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating a burglary of a garage that occurred sometime between December 2nd and 3rd 2015, in the 2100 Block of Bowman Rd., in Perry Township. Taken in this theft were three long guns, of various brands. If you know the identity of the suspect(s) involved in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. We will also pay for all tip information that leads to the recovery of any of these weapons. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/10/2015

11/25/2015

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating the theft of a high end bicycle from the 2200 block of Wellesley Dr. that occurred sometime between November 25th and November 30th, of 2015. The bike is described as a green 24 SP C40 bicycle, with oversized rally wheels, similar to the one pictured here. If you know the identity of the suspect(s) involved in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. We will also pay for all tip information that leads to the recovery of this stolen bike. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/03/2015

11/22/2015

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating a break in that occurred in the 100 block of Glenrary Rd, in American Twp., that took place sometime between November 20th and November 22nd of this year. Officers believe someone entered an apartment through a window and removed a substantial amount of jewelry, electronic equipment, and money from this residence. If you know the identity of the suspect(s) in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. We will also pay for all tip information that leads to the recovery of any of the stolen merchandise in this case. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/25/2015

11/19/2015

Officers from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating a break in that occurred in the 4600 of Amaryllis Ave., in Elida, Oh., sometime between November 6th and November the 8th, 2015. A garage in that block was entered and several pieces of archery equipment were stolen. Two bows and several other component pieces were removed. If you know the identity of the suspect(s) in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. We will also pay for all tip information that leads to the recovery of any of the stolen merchandise. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/19/2015

11/02/2015

The American Twp Police Department is attempting to identify any one of six individuals who entered MACYS DEPARTMENT STORE, at 2400 Elida Rd., Lima, Oh., on Monday, November 2, 2015 between 7:50pm and 8:20pm, who were involved in the theft of numerous marquee sweaters. Several small groups were spotted removing articles of clothing, concealing them and leaving the store. If you know the identity of any of the suspects in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. We will also pay for all tip information that leads to the recovery of any of the stolen merchandise. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/12/2015

11/03/2015

Investigators are looking into a theft that took place at Wal-Mart at 2400 Haring Hwy, Lima, Oh., on Tuesday November 3rd, 2015 around 5:30pm. A female shopper was checking out when she noticed that her purse was missing from her shopping cart. A review of their security video tape revealed this person to be a suspect. She is described as a white female, heavy set. If you know the identity of the suspect in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/05/2015

10/26/2015

Investigators from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are looking into a bomb threat that was telephoned into the Allen County Sheriffs Dispatch Center on Monday, October 26th, 2015 at about 11:00am. The caller advised that an explosion would occur at the Sheriffs Office building. The caller was a male subject. If you know the identity of the suspect in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/29/2015

10/16/2015

Law officers are investigating a trespassing crime that took place on a local college campus in which a black male subject was found in a female dorm room on Sunday October 18th, 2015 during the daylight hours. Further investigation revealed that this same subject had entered several other dorms unchallenged, and roamed around inside other female dorms. This suspect is described as being a black male, tall, 30 to 40 years of age, wearing a sweatshirt and dark colored pants. The suspect was seen leaving in a white SUV. If you know the identity of the suspect in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/22/2015

10/13/2015

On 10/13/2015, at about 5:30 p.m., three unknown black males assaulted and robbed a man in a minivan, in the 300 block of N. Collet St in Lima. A lost motorist from another county, pulled into an alley off of the 300 block of N. Collet, and at that time three unknown black males, described as being in their 20s, rushed the vehicle and busted out the drivers window with a handgun. One male suspect struck the driver in the head several times with the gun, while a second suspect entered the passenger side of the vehicle and removed money from the victims pocket. The suspects fled on foot. If you know the identity of the suspect in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/15/2015

10/06/2015

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating an assault/robbery that occurred in the parking lot of the Speedway Gas Station located at 1320 Elida Rd., Lima, Ohio, on Tuesday October 6th, 2015 at about 9:30pm. The Victim was inside his vehicle when the subject approached him and demanded money. The Victim refused and was assaulted several times, and a cell phone was taken from him. The suspect is described as a black male, about 5 11, between then ages of 40-45 years of age, muscular build. The suspect was driving a black colored Chevy Tahoe. If you know the identity of the suspect in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/08/2015

09/26/2015

On 9/26/2015, at about 8:45 p.m., an unknown black male fired at least one shot at a vehicle occupied by at three people, including children, behind the gas station at Pine and Kibby Streets, in Lima. A full sized vehicle, possibly a light colored Mercury Grand Marquis with a landau top, with a black female driver and the black male passenger, pulled away from the gas pump and drove through the rear alley. At that time, the black male passenger opened fire on the other car. The car fled southbound on Pine Street. If you know the identity of the suspect(s) in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/01/2015

09/23/2015

On Wednesday, September 23rd, at about 2:00pm, the women pictured here walked into the WALGREENS PHARMACY located at 701 N. Cable Rd., and produced a small handgun to a checkout employee and demanded the stores money. This female is described as being a white female, approxmately 5 06 tall, 120 lbs, dyed blond hair, wearing a dark/colored sweater, khaki colored pants and pink tennis shoes. No money was obtained, and the suspect left in an unknown model Ford vehicle with New Jersey license plates. If you know the identity of the suspect(s) in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. ON 09/29/15 AN ARREST WAS MADE FROM A CRIMESTOPPER TIPSTER!!! THANK YOU. [Tip us about this crime.]

09/24/2015

09/10/2015

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating a residential burglary that occurred sometime between 7:00pm on Thursday, September 10th and 7:00pm on Friday, September 11th, 2015. This crime took place in the 300 block of North Hardin County Line Road, near Lafayette, Oh. Taken in this theft was a Dixie Chopper riding lawn mower worth over $2,000 dollars, similar to the one shown here. If you know the identity of the suspect(s) in this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

09/17/2015

08/26/2015

Investigators from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating an attempted fraud that took place at the Allen County Courthouse on Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 at about 4:15pm. The suspect entered the Courthouse and attempted to file a fraudulent quick land deed at the Recorders Office. Officers are attempting to identify the subject pictured here. He is black male wearing dark colored clothing and white tennis shoes. He appears to have a shaven head with a beard. Approximate 25-35 years of age. If you know the identity of this suspect in this incident please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. Click on the attached picture for a more closer picture. [Tip us about this crime.]

09/10/2015

08/25/2015

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating a residential burglary that took place in the 8900 block of Sandusky Rd., near Lafayette, Oh., between 5:30am, and 2:10pm on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Taken in this burglary were (2) two HD flat screen televisions and a .22 cal rifle. If you have any information that can help identify the suspect(s) in this incident please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

09/03/2015

08/15/2015

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriffs Office and the American Twp. Fire Department are investigating a suspicious fire that took place at a building in the 5900 of Dutch Hollow Rd., near Elida, Oh. This event took place sometime around 1:00am on Saturday, August 15th, 2015. Damaged in this fire was the building and a motorcycle inside the building. If you have any information that can help identify the suspect(s) in this incident please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. Or you may leave an anonymous tip by using the shortcut below this message. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/20/2015

08/11/2015

The Shawnee Township Police Department is investigating a residential home invasion that took place on August 11th, 2015 between midnight and twelve thirty am, in the 4600 block of South Dixie Hwy. Two armed suspects described as white males, both average build, wearing bandanas over their faces, forced their way into the residence and confronted a women and her child. The suspects removed an undisclosed amount of cash, and were last seen running away from the residence. If you have any information that can help identify the suspects in this incident please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP, or use the TIP confidential e-mail at the end of this window. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/13/2015

07/24/2015

The Shawnee Township Police Department needs the publics help in solving residential burglary on Tupelo. Sometime between the dates of July 24th and 28th, someone entered the home while the family was on vacation. Money, jewelry, medicine, blue jeans, and electronic items were stolen. This burglary may be linked to thefts and burglaries in the Tall Oaks edition in Lima. The suspect(s) may be friends with the victims on social media or learned that they would be on vacation from others that read their posts and shared the information to the suspect(s). If you have any information that can help identify the suspect(s) in these incidents please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/06/2015

07/27/2015

Lima Police Officers say a Cincinnati man was shot in the left calf at 10:20 p.m. Monday July 27th, 2015, while trying to escape from two men who assaulted him in at an apartment in the 100 block of West Grand Avenue. The Victim was visiting an apartment when a disagreement occurred leading to the assault and shooting. If you have any information concerning the identity of the suspect(s) in this incident please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your CONFIDENTIAL tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

07/30/2015

07/09/2015

Sometime between July 9th and July 11, 2015 a burglary occurred at a residence in the 4200 Block of McPheron Rd., in Perry Township. The criminal made off with some jewelry, two television sets and a small caliber rifle. If you have any information on the identity of the person(s) responsible for this burglary, please call Crimestoppers and leave your anonymous tip. If an arrest is made from your information, or any stolen property is recovered, we will pay you a cash award. Crimestoppers 419.229.STOP (7867.) [Tip us about this crime.]

07/23/2015

07/01/2015

Investigators from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are attempting to solve a burglary that occurred in the 100 block of Church St., In Cairo Ohio, in which some tools and two muzzle loader rifles were stolen. This burglary occurred sometime between July 1st and July 11th, 2015. If you have any information concerning this crime, or can help recover any of the stolen property, please call Crimestoppers and leave your anonymous tip. If an arrest is made from your information, or any stolen prioperty is recovered, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

07/16/2015

07/02/2015

On July 2, 2015, the Bath Township Fire Department responded to a garage fire at 1518 N. Grant in Lima, Oh. This fire was suspicious in nature, and firefighters are trying to determine in origin of this fire. If anyone has any information about this incident, please call Crimestoppers at 419-229 STOP, or the Bath Township Fire department at 419-221-0550. If an arrest is made from your anonymous tip, we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

07/09/2015

12/28/2014

On December 28, 2014 at approximately 10:45pm, Carlos Barker pictured here, a Cincinnati resident visiting Lima for the holidays, left the Delite Cafe at Brice and Hazel Streets to walk home in the 1000 block of Hazel Ave. He was found deceased at 6:00am at the corner of Hazel and Cole St. If anyone remembers seeing Barker or has any information about this incident, please call Crimestoppers at 419-229 STOP. If an arrest is made from your anonymous tip about any crime or stolen property, we will pay you a cash award. Make the call that pays. [Tip us about this crime.]

07/02/2015

06/21/2015

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating a breaking and entering that took place in the 2700 Block of Vera Way in American Twp, sometime between 2:00pm on June 16th and 4:30pm on June 21st.. Someone removed two television sets, an electronic game station and collectible figurines from this residence. If you know who was involved in this crime, or can help recover any of the stolen property from this burglary, please call CRIMESTOPPERS with your anonymous tip. If an arrest is made from your tip or any stolen property is recovered, we will pay you a cash award.
Last month CRIMESTOPPERS awarded $600.00 to tipsters who called with anonymous tips and solved crimes in Allen and Putnam Counties. [Tip us about this crime.]

06/25/2015

05/31/2015

The Lima Police Department is continuing the investigation into the fatal traffic crash at Allentown and Kenilworth that happened in the early morning hours of May 31, 2015. Investigators are seeking information concerning the whereabouts of 36 year-old Catherine Wilson, who is the registered owner of the vehicle involved in this fatality, and 31 year-old Robert Catlett III, as persons of interest. Investigators believe that both have fled the Lima area. Catherine and Robert were last known to be in a dark green 1997 Chevy Blazer with Ohio plates GDQ 6623. If you know where either of these suspects currently are located please call CRIMESTOPPERS with your anonymous tip. If an arrest is made we will pay you a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

06/18/2015

06/05/2015

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating a residential burglary that took place in the 200 Block of East 14th Street, sometime between Noon and 5:30pm, on June 5th, 2014. Someone broke into a residence and removed approximately $2,100.00 worth of electronics including a big screen TV and a computer system. If you know the identity of the person(s) responsible for this crime, or can assist in recovering any stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS. If an arrest is made, or any property is recovered from your anonymous tip, we will pay a cash award. You can send us an anonymous e-mail, by using the TIP button below this message. [Tip us about this crime.]

06/11/2015

05/29/2015

A burglary occurred at a residence in the 500 block of S. Cable Rd. sometime between 11:00am on May 29th and 11:00pm May 30th of 2015, in which a 42in Samsung HDTV was removed from the residence. Deputies are asking for your help in solving this burglary. If you know the identity of the person responsible for this crime, or can assist in recovering any stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS. If an arrest is made or any property is recovered from your anonymous tip we will pay a cash award. 419.229.STOP [Tip us about this crime.]

06/04/2015

05/22/2015

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating an incident in which several handguns were removed from a residence in the 2000 Block of N. Phillips Rd, sometime between May 22nd and 26th, 2015. The victim reports that a party was held at the residence and believes someone removed the handguns then. If you know the identity of the person(s) responsible for this crime, or can assist in recovering any of these stolen handguns, please call CRIMESTOPPERS. If an arrest is made, or any property is recovered from your anonymous tip we will pay a cash award. Crimestoppers 419.2293.STOP (7867) [Tip us about this crime.]

05/28/2015

05/21/2015

A red 2007 Honda Recon Sport (similar to the one shown here) was taken in a theft that occurred from a residence in the 3000 Block of Hay Rd., near Harrod, Oh., some time between May 5th and 6th of 2015. Deputies are asking for your help in recovering this vehicle, along with other stolen articles, and identifying the responsible party involved in this theft. If you know the identity of the person(s) responsible for this crime, or can assist in recover any of this stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS. If an arrest is made, or any property is recovered from your anonymous tip we will pay a cash award. Remember all calls to Crimestoppers are anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/21/2015

05/14/2015

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating a theft that took place at the Colonial Golf Course located at 10985 Harding Hwy, Lima, Oh., sometime between May 5th and May 11th, 2015. Someone entered a storage shed and stole several sets of golf clubs and bags, worth several thousand dollars. If you know the identity of the person(s) responsible for this crime, or can assist in recover any of this stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at 419.229.STOP. If an arrest is made, or property is recovered from your anonymous tip we will pay a cash award for the information. Remember all calls to Crimestoppers are anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/15/2015

05/06/2015

Shawnee Township Police are investigating a robbery at a local bank. On Wednesday May 6th 2015 at 4:55pm at the Union Bank located at 701 Shawnee Rd was robbed. Officers say a white female believed to be in her mid 40s, about five feet seven inches tall, wearing a blue scarf with white flowers covering her face and neck with dark black sunglasses, a blue polo, blue jeans, white tennis shoes and a brown purse implied she had a weapon and demanded money from the teller. She then made off with an undisclosed amount of money and was last seen in the Primrose area. If you know the identity of the subject or subjects involved in this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will be paid a cash award. All calls to Crimestoppers are anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/07/2015

04/30/2015

Investigators from both the Lima Police Department and the Shawnee Township Police Department are investigating several bombs threats that were identified against the Lima Senior High School and Shawnee High School during the month of March, 2015. In all of these incidents, emergency personnel were dispatched to the schools and a search for explosive materials was conducted with negative results. If you know the identity of the subject or subjects involved in these crimes, please call CRIMESTOPPERS. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will be paid a cash award. All calls to Crimestoppers are anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/30/2015

04/18/2015

Investigators from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating a burglary that took place at DARYL & DARYLS PIZZA & WINGS located at 3232 Harding Hwy Lima, Oh. This burglary occurred on Saturday morning, 04/18/2015 between 5:40am and 6:00am, where several thousand dollars in cash was removed from the business. If you know the identity of the subject or subjects involved in this crime, or can help officers recover any of the stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS. If an arrest is made, or any stolen property is recovered from your tip information, you will be paid a cash award. All calls to Crimestoppers are anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/23/2015

04/09/2015

Investigators from the Shawnee Township Police Department are investigating a theft of a commercial blower used in conjunction with an asphalt paving company. Sometime between April 9th and April 14th, 2015, someone stole a black Briggs and Stratton commercial blower valued close to $3,000.00 dollars from a business located in the 900 block of Wardhill Ave in Lima. If you know the identity of the subject or subjects involved in this crime, or can help officers recover any of the stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made, or any stolen property is recovered from your tip information, you will be paid a cash award. All calls to Crimestoppers are anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/16/2015

04/09/2015

The Allen County Sheriffs Office is investigating a residential burglary that took place in the 10000 Block of Stemple Rd. near Lafayette Ohio, between the hours of 6:00pm and 8:30pm, on July 23rd, 2014. The suspect(s) in this crime stole a safe that contained numerous pieces of precious metals, some firearms, and currency that totaled several thousand dollars. If you know the identity of the subject or subjects involved in this crime, or can help officers recover any of the stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made, or any stolen property is recovered from your tip information, you will be paid a cash award. All calls to Crimestoppers are anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/09/2015

03/26/2015

The Lima Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place in the 1500 block of West High Street, on Thursday, March 26th, where the Victim was starting his vehicle and a suspect entered his car and asked how much cash the Victim had. The Victim replied he had nothing but his ATM card. The suspect brandished a firearm and demanded that the Victim drive to a bank ATM where the Subject stole the ATM withdrawl from the Victim. The Subject is described as a black male 6 04, weighing 340 lbs. If you know the identity of the Subject of this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will be paid a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/02/2015

03/23/2015

The Lima Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place at the WAL-MART store located at 2450 Allentown Rd., Lima, Oh. on March 23rd, 2015 at about 3:25pm. Three suspects were observed shoplifting from this store. As the two black females were exiting with the black male, employees attempting to detain the male subject for shoplifting at which time he pulled a knife and all escaped in a silver BMW. The subject is described as being a black male in his 30s, 5 11, bald head and about 185 lbs. If you have any information regarding this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will be paid a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/26/2015

03/06/2015

Detectives from the Lima Police Department are asking for your help in solving the homicide of a 38 year old Lima woman. Rhiannon Rhoads was found deceased inside her residence in the 700 Block of Linden Ave., on March 6th, 2015. If you have any information regarding this crime, please call the Lima Police Department at 419.227.4444, or CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will be paid a cash award [Tip us about this crime.]

03/19/2015

04/05/2015

A residential burglary took place in the 200 Block of West Pearl St., in Beaverdam Oh, sometime between midnight, Thursday March 5th and 4:00pm on March 7th. Whoever gained entrance to this residence removed some construction tools. If you know the identity of the persons responsible for this crime, or can help recover any of the stolen property from this case, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made, or property is recovered from your tip information, you will be paid a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/12/2015

03/05/2015

Detectives from the Lima Police Department are asking for your help in identifying the person responsible for the shooting of Cameron J. Rogers which occurred at the Irish Pub located at 318 N. Main St., in Lima. Rogers was shot inside the bar around 1:45am on Thursday March 5, 2015, by an unidentified black male suspect. If you know the identity of the persons responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information you will be paid a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/05/2015

02/02/2015

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating several rural residential burglaries that took place in the beginning of February 2014. These residential burglaries all occurred on Reservoir Rd mainly in Bath Township. The suspect(s) forced entry into these residences and removed TVs, CD players, snow blowers, and household items. If you know the identity of the person or persons responsible for these crimes, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information you will be paid a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/26/2015

02/19/2015

Deputies from the Putnam County Sheriffs Office are investigating a string of residential burglaries that took place between the months of October and November, 2014. These residential burglaries occurred in the villages of Ottawa, Pandora, and Kalida, Ohio. The suspect(s) forced entry into the residences and removed mainly purses and cash. If you know the identity of the person or persons responsible for these crimes, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information you will be paid a cash award. Send us an anonymous e-mail by using the TIP tab on this website. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/19/2015

02/05/2015

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating a residential burglary that took place on February 5th, 2015 between 9:00am and 5:00pm, in the 2400 block of North McDonald St., in American Twp. Taken in this burglary were several hundred dollars worth of electronic game consoles and games. If you know the person responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, or any of the stolen property is recovered, you will qualify for a cash reward. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/12/2015

01/31/2015

The Shawnee Township Police Department is asking for your help in solving a burglary that took place at IKES RESTAURANT located at 2228 Shawnee Rd. This crime took place at about 4:41am on Saturday morning January 31, 2015. An unknown person forced entry through the front door of the restaurant and once inside, forced open the cash register and then ransacked the office. The suspect was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, hat with a bill, winter parka coat with a fur lined hood, gloves, and red shoes. If you have any information on the identity of the person who is responsible for this crimes, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash reward. Click on the photograph attached to see a better image. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/05/2015

01/15/2015

The Allen County Sheriffs Office along with the American Twp Police Department are actively investigating a series of thefts that have taken place at two car dealerships on the west side of Allen County within the last few weeks. Someone is removing the catalytic converters from parked vehicles in the display lots of these dealerships. If you have any information on the identity of the people who responsible for these crimes, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash reward. All calls made to Crimestoppers remain confidential. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/29/2015

01/21/2015

Officers from the Shawnee Township Police Department are investigating an attempted robbery that took place at RAINES JEWLERY located at 2330 Shawnee Rd., Lima, Oh, that occurred on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at about 5:55pm. Two black males, thin builds, wearing dark colored clothing, entered the store and attempted to rob the store of money. An employee there was able to fire a weapon at the suspects, who then fled out of the store. If you have any information on the identity of the people who responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash reward. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/22/2015

10/06/2014

Officers from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating a theft that occurred at the Ohio Department of Transportation building, between Oct. 3rd and Oct. 6th, 2014, located at their office on N. McCullough St., Lima Oh. There approximately 40 spools of copper wire stolen. On Oct. 14, 2014, Bath Elementary Job Site Trailer had approximately 30 spools of copper wire stolen. Approximate $20,000 loss is the estimated between the two locations . If you have any information on the identity of the people who responsible for these crimes, or can give information to help recover any of this property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash reward. All calls made to Crimestoppers remain confidential. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/30/2014

10/20/2014

On October 20 2014, at approximately 6:35 p.m., two subjects, entered the Family Video, on Bellefontaine Road, demanded money and then went behind the counter. While one of the suspects struggled with the employee, the second suspect removed the money from the cash register. The suspects, whose faces were covered, were described as black males, one being six foot tall to 6 foot 2 inches tall and the other was 5 foot 5 inches to 5 foot 5 seven. Once the suspects had the money, they fled in a northwest direction, from the business. If you have any information on the identity of the people who responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash reward. All calls made to Crimestoppers remain confidential. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/23/2014

10/14/2014

Officers from the Lima Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at JERRYS PARTY SHOP, located at 1434 Allentown Rd, in Lima, Oh., on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at about 8:50pm. Two assailants entered the store wearing white masks on their faces and white socks covering their hands, and acted as though they had guns in their pockets. They threatened to shoot the employees and then demanded money from the register. They both then fled eastbound from the store, and then turned northbound on Rosedale Ave. If you have any information on the identity of the people who responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash reward. All calls made to Crimestoppers remain confidential. Surveillance photographs of the suspects appear here. Click on the picture for a better image. Suspect #1 is on the right, and is described as being a black male, 6 03in, wearing a blue hooded jacket. Suspect #2 is on the left side of this picture, and is described as being a black male, 5 08in, stocky build, wearing a red hooded jacket. An anonymouse e-mail can be sent to us using the link below. Thank you! [Tip us about this crime.]

10/16/2014

10/09/2014

The Lima Police Department is investigating a string of robberies being committed in the area of the 300 block of N. Collett Street, in Lima, Oh. The victims report that multiple teenage black males stop, threaten and then attacked them after demanding money and other items the Victims are carrying. Once the suspects steal the items, they then flee eastbound between the houses and possibly enter a house in the area. If you have any information on the identity of these people who responsible for this crime, or know where any of this property is located, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made, or any property is recovered from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash reward. All calls made to Crimestoppers remain annoymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/09/2014

09/30/2014

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating a residential burglary that took place in the 6200 Block of Clum Rd., near Harrod, Oh. This crime took place between Monday, September 29, 2014, and Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Taken in this burglary was several thousand dollars worth of gold jewelry, a washer/dryer combo, several high definition televisions, along with other items. If you have any information on the identity of the person responsible for this crime, or know where any of this property is located, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made, or any property is recovered from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash reward. All calls made to Crimestoppers remain annoymous. You may also send us an anonymous e-mail by clicking on the link located below this information. Thank You for your help. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/02/2014

09/06/2014

Officers from the Allen County Sheriffs Office are investigating a residential burglary that took place in the 300 block of South Roberts Ave., on the east side of Lima. This crime took place between Saturday, September 6, 2014, and Sunday, September 7, 2014. Taken in this burglary was close to $6,000 in home electronics products such as two HD televisions, two computers, a digital camera and a blueray player among other items. If you have any information on the identity of the person responsible for this crime please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash reward. All calls made to Crimestoppers remain annoymous. You can also leave us an anonymous tip by clicking on the link below thias message. [Tip us about this crime.]

09/25/2014

09/14/2014

The Lima Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery that took place on Sunday, September 14, 2014, at about 9:35pm, at the BP Gas Station at Allentown and Cable Rds. A white male subject entered the business and demanded money, threatening the employee with the use of a gun. The suspect is described as a white male possibly 30 ish, wearing gray hooded clothing, dark pants, and deck shoes. If you have any information on the identity of the person responsible for this crime please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash reward. All calls made to Crimestoppers remain annoymous, or use the link below to send us an anonymous e-mail. Thank You [Tip us about this crime.]

09/18/2014

09/08/2014

The Lima Police Department is investigating a robbery of a man in a vehicle that took place at the railroad tracks in the 600 block of South Central Ave at about 3:05 p.m., waiting for a train to pass, The driver of the work truck was robbed by a black male subject wearing white pants and a gray shirt, who was on foot. The subject produced a knife and demanded the driver's money. If you have any information on the identity of the person responsible for this crime please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash reward. All calls made to Crimestoppers remain annoymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

09/11/2014

08/30/2014

Members of the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an arson fire that took place at the H & R Lounge, located at 114 E. 12th St. in Lima, Oh, sometime between 8:00pm and 10:00pm, on Saturday, August 30, 2014. Fire investigators have ruled this fire was intentionally set. If you have any information on the identity of the person responsible for this crime please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash reward. All calls made to Crimestoppers remain annoymous. You can also send us an anonymous e-mail, by using the link below this message. [Tip us about this crime.]

09/04/2014

08/28/2014

The Delphos Police Department along with the United States Treasury Department are investigating several reported incidents in which counterfeit twenty dollar bills were passed at several business locations in the City of Delphos Ohio, within the past few weeks. Several different types of businesses were victimized. If you have any information on the identity of the person responsible for these crimes please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made, you will qualify for a cash reward. All calls made to Crimestoppers remain annoymous. You can also send us an anonymous e-mail tip by clicking on the link below. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/28/2014

07/23/2014

The Allen County Sheriff's Office is requesting anyone with information concerning a residential burglary that took placein the10000 block of Stemple Rd., that occurred during the early morning hours of July 23rd, 2014. The Victim of this case is offering an additional cash award for information that leads to the arrest of the people responsiblefor this crime. If you know who was involved in this crime, please call Crimestoppers at 419.229.STOP, or leave an anonymous tip using the shortcut below this message. Thank you in advance. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/22/2014

08/21/2014

Law Officers from several area agencies in and around the Lima / Allen County area are asking for your help in identifying any persons responsible for break-ins at different CASHLAND Stores. Three stores including one in Wapakoneta, and one near Ft. Wayne Indiana have recently been broken into, where cash and precious metal items have been removed. If you have any information concerning the identify of the persons responsible for for these crimes, or can help recover any of the stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made or if any of the stolen property is recovered, you will qualify for a cash reward. All calls made to Crimestoppers remain annoymous. Make the call that pays. You can also send us an anonymous e-mail using the tip button below this article. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/21/2014

08/04/2014

Officers from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a residential burglary that occurred sometime between 8:00pm on Tuesday evening August 5th, 2014, and 5:00am on Wednesday morning August 6th, 2014, in the 3300 block of Shearin Ave in Bath Twp. Someone forced their way into a residence and removed numerous pieces of household goods, many individual tools, a snowblower, and electronic computer games from this residence. If you have any information concerning the identify of the persons responsible for for this crime, or can help recover any of the stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made or if any of the stolen property is recovered, you will qualify for a cash reward. All calls made to Crimestoppers remain annoymous. Make the call that pays. You can also use the TIP button at the bottom of this message to send us an anonymous tip. Thanks You [Tip us about this crime.]

08/14/2014

08/07/2014

The Shawnee Township Police Department is asking for your help for information on two separate thefts that occurred within the last two weeks. A construction site on Zurmherly Rd was the focus of a theft in which an expensive concrete saw was removed from a contractors vehicle. The second, a burglary, occurred at Shawnee Pools on Spencerville Rd., in which similar items were removed. If you have any information concerning the identify of the person responsible for any one or more of these crimes, or can help recover any of the stolen property, please please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made or if any of the stolen property is recovered, you will qualify for a cash reward. All calls made to Crimestoppers remain annoymous. Make the call that pays. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/07/2014

07/18/2014

Investigators from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are attempting to solve several burglaries that have occurred in the northwest area of Allen County, just east of Delphos Oh. Four homes in that area have recently been broken into, starting July 18th, where a window was broken to gain access into these residences. Once inside the suspect usually removes jewlery. A light blue or grey colored van has been seen in the area. A white male with long shoulder length hair has also been seen as the driver of this vehicle. If you know the name of the person responsible for these burglaries or can help recover any of the property that was stolen, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP, or use the link below to send us an anonymous e-mails with your confidential tips. [Tip us about this crime.]

07/24/2014

07/08/2014

Investigators from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are attempting to identify the women pictured here. This woman was arrested on July 8th, 2014 for tampering with records. When she was booked into jail she made a deliberate attempt to cover up her identity and refused to identifying herself to jail personnel. Investigators believe she is wanted in other jurisdictions for other crimes. If you know the name of this person please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. Double click on the picture for a better image. You can always use the shortcut below to leave an anonymous tip, about this person.
THIS PERSON HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. 08/078/14 [Tip us about this crime.]

07/17/2014

07/04/2014

Detectives from the Shawnee Township Police Department are investigating an incident in which someone went to a residence in the 3500 Block of W. Breese Rd. at about 10:30pm on July 4th, 2014, and fired multiple rounds at the residence. Several rounds struck the residence and also several cars that were parked in the driveway. If you know the name of the person involved in this crime, you can leave an anonymous tip by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If that person is arrested for these crimes we will pay you a cash award. Make the call that pays! Or you can use the link at the bottom of this message to send us an anonymous e-mail concerning this crime. [Tip us about this crime.]

07/10/2014

06/28/2014

During the evening hours of June 28, 2014 eight families were effected by valdalism at their homes by someone driving onto their property and damaging residential mailboxes, newspaper holders, and landscape features which occurred in the 1000 of North Conant Rd., in Amanda Twp. Investigators believe that all of these incidents were committed by the same person. Its believed that a large 4x4 truck was involved. If you know the name of the person involved in these crimes you can leave an anonymous tip by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If that person is arrested for these crimes we will pay you a cash award. Make the call that pays! Please use the link below to leave us an anonymous tip. [Tip us about this crime.]

07/03/2014

06/13/2014

Officers from the Shawnee Twp Police Department are working on serveral crimes that may be related that occurred over the weekend of June 13th, 2014. Unknown persons entered the Shawnee Cemetary located on Zurhmerly Rd., and vandalized numerous tombstones. On the same day, several school busses were damaged in the Shawnee School parking lot also located on Zurhmerly Rd. If you know the names of the persons involved in these crimes and an arrest is made, you can leave an anonymous tip by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. Make the call that pays! THIS PERSON HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. [Tip us about this crime.]

06/26/2014

06/17/2014

The Lima Police Department is asking for help in solving a homicide that occurred at 844 Oak St., in Lima, Oh. Two victims were shot inside this residence and one of the Victims died of his wound. The suspect in this shooting is described as being a light skinned black male with a long pony tail. If you know the identity of this subject, or have information that leads to the arrest of this subject, CRIMESTOPPERS will pay you cash for your anonymous tip. All calls to Crimestoppers are confidential.
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06/19/2014

06/15/2014

The Lima Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred on Monday afternoon June 16, 2014, at about 1:50pm, in the 1000 block of E. High Street. An adult resident confronted an intruder inside their home and the intruder threatened to taze the resident. The subject assaulted the resident and stole a cell phone then fled the scene. The subject is described as being a black male, approximately six foot tall, wearing a women’s dress, and a wig. This subject possible goes by the street name of “Botter.” If you know the identity of this suspect, please call Crimestoppers and if an arrest is made, you will be paid cash for your information. All calls to Crimestoppers are confidential. Make the call that pays! Call (419) 229-STOP, or use the link below to send an anonymous e-mail tip. [Tip us about this crime.]

06/19/2014

06/11/2014

The Lima Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place at 431 Hazel Ave., sometime around 7:30PM, on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. The deceased was identified as Quantez Tennant. If you know the identity of the suspect involved in this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP with your anonymous tip information. If your tips leads to the arrest of this suspect, you will be paid cash for your information. All calls to Crimestoppers are confidential. Make the call that pays! [Tip us about this crime.]

06/12/2014

06/02/2014

On Monday June 2, 2014 at about 11:55am, a white male subject walked into the Domino’s Pizza Shop located at 2400 Cable Court in Lima, Oh., pointed a weapon at an employee and robbed the business of money. This suspect is described as being 5’08” to 5’10”, about 130 lbs, with blonde hair and bright blue eyes. If you know the identity of this suspect involved in this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP with your anonymous tip information. If your tips leads to the arrest of this suspect, you will be paid cash for your information. All calls to Crimestoppers are confidential. Make the call that pays! You can also send us an anonymous e-mails using the tip link below [Tip us about this crime.]

06/05/2014

05/27/2014

Detectives from the Lima Police Department are asking for help in solving a crime that occurred on Tuesday, May 27th at about 10:45pm, where unknown persons fired multiple gunshots at a residence, and a vehicle that was parked in the 600 Block of Madison Ave., in Lima, Oh. Officers believe that multiple weapons were used in this assault and is connected with a shooting that took place earlier in the day. If you know the identity of any suspect involved in these crimes, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP with your anonymous tip information. All calls to Crimestoppers are confidential. You can also send us an anonymous e-mail by using the link below this entry. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/29/2014

05/22/2014

Allen County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a string of thefts from vehicles, parked at residences, in the Laurel Oaks area near Elida, Oh. The suspect is entering vehicles and removing personal property from the inside of these vheicles. If you know the identity of any suspect involved in these crimes, or have information regarding the location of any of the property that was stolen in these cases, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP with your anonymous tip information. All calls to Crimestoppers are confidential. Make the call that pays! You can also use the link below to send us an anonymous e-mail tip. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/22/2014

05/13/2014

Allen County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a string of thefts that have recenrtly occurred beginning May 13, 2014, in various residential locations within Marion Township near Delphos, Ohio. Several residences have been broken into along with several vehicles at different residences. Mostly personal items and electronics have been removed. If you know the identity of any suspect involved in these crimes, or have information regarding the location of any of the property that was stolen in these cases, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP with your anonymous tip information. All calls to Crimestoppers are confidential. You can also use the lkink below this information to send us an anonymous tip concerning this crime. Thank You! [Tip us about this crime.]

05/15/2014

05/05/2014

On Monday, May 5, 2014 , at approximately 8:50 PM, a 77 year old woman was getting into her car in the parking lot of Chief’s Supermarket located at 890 S. Cable Rd., when she was approached by a white male driving a gray four door vehicle. The suspect has a brief conversation with the Victim, then the Subject reached out his car window and grabbed her purse and sped off. The suspect is describes as being a white male in his 40’s. If you know the identity of this suspect please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP, with your anonymous tip information. Remember, if an arrest is made you will qualify for a cash award. All calls to Crimestoppers are confidential. You can also use the link listed below this information for forward an anonymous e-mail to us, with tips about the crime also. Thank you! [Tip us about this crime.]

05/08/2014

05/01/2014

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a string of burglaries that have occurred throughout Allen County since the beginning of April, 2014. The subject(s) are targeting residential homes during daylight hours, and taking anything that can be easily carried away. If you know the identity of anyone who is involved in these crimes, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP, with your anonymous tip information. Remember, if an arrest is made from your tip, you will qualify for a cash award. All calls to Crimestoppers are confidential. Also you can use the forward link below to send us an anonymous e-mail message tip. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/01/2014

04/18/2014

Detectives from the Lima Police Department are investigating three thefts that occurred at three different automatic teller machine bank locations. These crimes occurred between April 17th and 18th, 2014. The suspect who is involved in these crimes is described as being a light skin black male with possible reddish hair, who always wears dark colored clothing. If you know the identity of the subject who was involved in these thefts, please call your anonymous tip to CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash award. All calls to Crimestoppers are confidential. Please use the TIP shortcut below to send us an anonymouse written message. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/24/2014

04/13/2014

Members of the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a burglary that took place in the 3000 block of North Kemp Road near Elida, Ohio, between Sunday April 13th and Wednesday April 16th of 2014. Taken in this residential burglary was a firearm. If you know the identity anyone involved in this burglary, or know can locate or recover the stolen firearm, please call your anonymous tip to CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest or recovery is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash award. All calls to Crimestoppers are confidential. Remember you can always leave an anonymous e-mail message to us by using the link attached to this display. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/17/2014

04/12/2014

The Allen County Sheriff's Office is investigating the fatal shooting of 19 year old Marcus Simpson Jr., that occurred at the H & R Lounge on 12th St., Lima, Oh. Simpson and another man, Devonte Williams, were shot in the parking lot. Anyone with information about the identifity of the person or persons responsibible for these crimes are urged to contact Crimestoppers with their anonymous tips at (419) 229-STOP, or use the tip forward button located here. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/13/2014

04/04/2014

Allen County Sheriff’s Deputies are attempting to identify the person or persons responsible for several burglaries that have occurred in the Allentown Rd and Eastown Rd area, beginning April 4, 2014. One home and several residential garages were broken into within a span of a 24 hour period. If you know the identify of anyone involved in these crimes, please call your anonymous tip to CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If any arrest is made from your tip, you will be eligible for a cash award. You may also use the TIP forward to leave a confidential tip e-mail to CRIMESTOPPERS. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/10/2014

04/03/2014

Officers from the Delphos Police Department are attempting to solve nearly a dozen incidents of vandalism that have occurred in the City of Delphos in the last two weeks. Someone has been spray painting or “tagging” buildings with the name K9UNIT. If you know the identify of anyone involved in these inicdents, please call your anonymous tip to CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash award. All calls to Crimestoppers are confidential. You do not have to give your name. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/03/2014

03/23/2014

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting that took place in the 200 Block of North Roberts Ave., Lima, Oh., on March 23, 2014 at about 2:00 a.m. Deputies responded to a residence in which someone fired several bullets into a residence, causing at least one person to be shot in the shoulder. If you know the identify of anyone involved in this inicdent, please call your anonymous tip to Crimestoppers. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/27/2014

03/10/2014

Detectives from the Lima Police Department are investigating a robbery that took place on March 10, 2014. At about 11:00am, two unknown white male subjects wearing ski masks, approached another man in the alley in the 100 block of West High Street. The two subjects assaulted the Victim and took money from their pocket. The subjects then feld the scene on foot. If you know the identify of any one of these subjects, please call your anonymous tip to Crimestoppers. If an arrest is made from your tip information, you will qualify for a cash award.Make the calls that pays, call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/20/2014

03/20/2014

Invesitgators from the Allen County Sheriff's Office are attempting to identify the two subject in this surveillance photograph taken at LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT, 2411 N. Eastown Rd., Lima, Oh. These subject are wanted for questioning in some shoplifting incidents at that location. These crimes have been solved. Thank you for your information. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/20/2014

03/11/2014

Detectives from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a home invasion/robbery that took place at the Plaza Mobile Home Park on N. Dixie Hwy, Lima Ohio, on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at about 2:00am. The Victim reported that a suspect entered the trailer with a firearm and robbed him of money and a cell phone. If you know the identity of the person responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If any arrests are made, or if any property recovered from your confidential tip information you will qualify to receive a cash award. Please use the TIP icon to leave a tip concerning this crime. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/13/2014

02/03/2014

On 2/23/2014, at about 7:10 p.m., an unknown black male (shown here) attempted to walk out of Super Wal-Mart located at 2450 Allentown Rd., Lima, Oh., with over $200 worth of tools. A Wal-Mart employee attempted to stop this suspect however the suspect began to fight as he tried to flee from the store. The Suspect made it to his vehicle and alluded the employee. If you know the identity of the person(s) responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If any arrests are made, or any property recovered from your confidential tip information, you will qualify to receive a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/06/2014

02/09/2014

Officers from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a theft of a credit card from a customer at RED LOBSTER on Harding Highway that occurred around 9:00pm, on February 9, 2014. The credit card was then used a short time later at WAL-MART on Harding Hwy by the suspect depicted in this surveillance photograph. To see a better picture of this subject, please go to www.wcoil.com/crimestoppers under the CRIME TAB. If you know the identity of the person(s) who is responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If any arrests are made from your tip information, you will qualify to receive a cash award. All calls to CRIMESTOPPERS are confidential. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/27/2014

02/20/2014

Officers from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are still attempting to solve the 1981 homicide of SUSAN COLLEEN PIERCE, that occurred on or about August 30th. The Victim was found in the water near the bridge on Roush Road Lima, Oh. in the earrly morning hours. Numerous pieces of evidence had been collected concerning this case, with no person identified as a suspect. If you know the identity of the person(s) who is responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If any arrests are made from your tip information, you will qualify to receive a cash award. All calls to CRIMESTOPPERS are confidential. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/20/2014

02/10/2014

Officers from the Allen County Sheriff’s office are attempting to solve a burglary that occurred at a residence in the 7800 Block on N. Napoleon Rd., Beaverdam, Oh. This crime took place sometime between February 10th and the 11th, 2014. A big screen TV, numerous various tools, and some household items were removed from the residence totallying about $5,000.00. If you know the identity of the person(s) who is responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If any arrests are made from your tip information, you will qualify to receive a cash award. All calls to CRIMESTOPPERS are confidential. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/13/2014

01/19/2014

Investigators from the Delphos Police Department are investigating a series of break ins, and attempted break ins that occurred at least three different locations. The DELPHOS SPORTSMAN CLUB, and DELPHOS DISCOUNT DRUGS were both broken into, along with an attempted break in at The TRI COUNTY WRESTLING BUILDING, all located in Delphos Ohio. All of these crimes took place towards the middle and end of January, 2014. If you know the identity of the person(s) who are responsible for these crimes, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If any arrests are made from your tip information, you will qualify to receive a cash award. All calls to CRIMESTOPPERS are confidential. Please use the TIP button to submit a tip about this crime. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/30/2014

12/14/2014

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entertering incident that took place sometime between 12/14/13 and 01/16/14, in the 3200 block of N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, Oh. This residence was in receivership by a local bank when someone broke in and stole the gas furnace and some plumbing items worth over $5,000.00. If you know the identity of the person(s) who are responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your information you will qualify to receive a cash award. All calls to CRIMESTOPPERS are confidential. Please us the TIP button to submit tips about this incident. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/23/2014

01/08/2014

Detectives from the Lima Police Department are attempting to solve a break in that occurred at AUTOMOTIVE HARDWARE located at 2450 Central Point Business Park, Lima, Oh., sometime around 2:00 am on January 8, 2014. The thief removed several vehicle buffers and sprayers, costing over $1,000.00 dollars. If you know the identity of the person(s) who are responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your information you will qualify to receive a cash award. Please use the TIP button to submit a tip concerning this crime. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/16/2014

01/09/2014

Detectives from the Lima Police Department are attempting to identify the subject shown here (double click on this picture for a better view.), of a strong armed robbery that occurred at the DAIRY MART located at 531 W. Kibby St., Lima, Oh., on Thursday 01/09/14, at about 7:00am. A subject described as a thin white male, 5’8” to 5’11”, robbed the clerk of money. If you know the identity of this person who is responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your information you will qualify for a cash award. BECAUSE OF A TIP THIS SUBJECT HAS BEEN APPREHENDED. THANK YOU. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/09/2014

12/24/2013

Investigators from several counties are attempting to identify a group of subjects who are breaking into cellular telephone stores and stealing several thousand dollars worth of cell phones. Allen County, Hancock County, and Mercer County have already been affected by these subjects since December 24th, 2013. Attached is a surveillance photo in one of these burglaries of one of these subjects. (Double click on the photo to see a better image.) If you can identify this subject or any other subject involved in these crimes and they are arrested, or have information in recovering any of the stolen property in these crimes, CRIMESTOPPERS will pay you a cash reward. Call (419) 229-STOP. Your call remains confidential. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/02/2014

12/26/2013

On December 26th, at about 1:30 a.m., two masked suspects entered the Certified Gas Station, located at 513 S. Pine St., Lima, Oh. Once inside the suspects pointed handguns at the clerk and demanded he fill the bag with money. When the clerk did not comply the suspects fired multiple shots at the clerk who was behind the counter. The two unsuccessful suspects exited the store, and fled eastbound in the alley toward the 600 block of Madison. If you know the identity of the persons who were responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your information you will qualify for a cash award. All calls to Crimestoppers remain anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/02/2014

12/23/2013

Investigators from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are attempting to solve a breaking and entering that occurred at HUME SUPPLY located at 1359 Hanthorn Rd., Lima, Oh., sometime between 3:00am and 4:40am, on December 23rd, 2013. Someone broke into the business and removed $2,000 worth of miscellaneous tools. If you know the identity of this person or persons responsible from this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your information, you will qualify for a cash award. All calls to Crimestoppers remain anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/26/2013

11/22/2013

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriff's Office are attempting to identify the women in the surveillance photographs that appears here. (Double click on the picture for a better view.) On 11/22/13 this suspect used a credit card belonging to the victim to make several purchases at various stores in the Lima / Allen County area. This subject is descriobed as a black female, early 20's, with glasses and possibly braids or afro hairstyle. If you know the identify of this person, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. If an arrest is made from your information you will qualify for a cash award. All calls remain anonymous. Make the call that pays. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/19/2013

12/10/2013

The Lima Police Department is asking for your help in solving a robbery that took place in the 200 block of Haller St., Lima, Oh., ON December 10, 2013 at about 7:30 pm. Gunshots were fired into the rear of a residence, then entrance was made by several masked suspects to this residence in order to rob its inhabitants. If you know any of the identities of the persons who were responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP and leave your anonymous tip. If any arrests are made, Crimestoppers will pay you cash, for your information. Make the call that pays. You don’t have to leave your name, just your information. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/12/2013

12/05/2013

Detectives from the Allen County Sheriff’’s Office has had several burglaries in occur in the American Township area, which occurred during the hours of approximately 9:00 am to 7:00 pm in the past three (3) months. A possible vehicle involved is a white 1996 Ford 4dr Explorer, with a gold lower stripe (SIMILAR TO THE ONE SHOWN HERE.). This vehicle has been seen on several occasions near the offense locations, occupied by three (3) black males and one (1) black female, all of which are in their mid-30's. If you know any of the persons who was involved in these crimes, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/05/2013

11/07/2013

County Law Officers need you help in solving a breaking and entering case that occurred between November 7th and November 13th , 2013 at a residence located in the 6300 block of N. Phillips Rd., Beaverdam, Oh. Taken were numerous construction items, including saws, sanders, and hand tools. If you know who was involved in this crime, or can help in recovering any this stolen property please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP and if an arrest is made from your anonymous tip, we’ll pay you cash. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/27/2013

11/13/2013

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are attempting to solve a residential burglary that occurred in the 8000 block of Agerter Rd., near Delphos Ohio, sometime on Wednesday November 13, 2013, between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00 pm. The suspect(s) removed five (5) firearms, along with loose change currency from this residence. If you know the identity of the subject involved in this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS and if an arrest is made from your anonymous tip, we’ll pay you cash. Make the call that pays. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/21/2013

11/07/2013

Lima Police Detectives are asking for your help in solving the armed robbery that took place at the CVS PHARMACY located at 900 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima, Oh on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at about 4:45pm. A white male in his 50’s entered the pharmacy and robbed it of an undisclosed amount of cash. If you know the identity of the subject involved in this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS and if an arrest is made from your anonymous tip, we’ll pay you cash. Make the call that pays. CRIMESTOPPERS (419) 229-STOP (7867.) THIS CASE HAS BEEN SOLVED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/14/2013

10/25/2013

Sometime between Friday, 10/25/13 and Monday 10/28/13, someone broken into an ASPLUNDH Tree trimming service vehicle, which was parked in the 100 block of west Main St., in Beaverdam, Oh., and removed at least seven (7) chainsaws of various brands. If you can identify any of the subjects involved in this crime, or help recover any of the stolen property, CRIMESTOPPERS will pay you cash for your anonymous information if an arrest is made CRIMESTOPPERS (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Make the calls that that PAYS you money. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/07/2013

10/19/2013

Sometime between the hours of 8:00pm on Saturday, 10/19/13 and 09:00am on Sunday, 10/20/13, someone broken into the BUTT HUT Cigarette Store located at 3200 Elida Rd., Lima, Oh. Once inside the burglars removed numerous cases of cigarettes and other items of inventory, If you can identify any of the subjects involved in this burglary, or help recover any of the stolen property, CRIMESTOPPERS will pay you cash for your anonymous information if an arrest is made CRIMESTOPPERS (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Make the calls that that PAYS you money. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/24/2013

10/08/2013

Shawnee Twp Police Officers are attempting to identify three induviduals that entered the Fuel Mart located on Breese Rd., near Interstate 75. Lima, Oh., on 10/08/13 just after midnight. The subjects entered the store and distracted the clerk. Authorities say the men made off with a variety of food items along with smoking items. Surveillance photos can be seen on the crimestoppers website at www.wcoil.com/crimstoppers/CRIMES. If you can identify any of these subjects, or help recover any of the stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS. All calls are anonymous. (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Make the calls that that PAYS you money. THIS CASE HAS BEEN SOLVED!! [Tip us about this crime.]

10/10/2013

10/01/2013

Area Law Officers are asking Crimestoppers for help in solving a series of thefts in which unknown persons are breaking into parked vehicles, and removing anything of value such as GPS systems, in-dash car stereos, music compact disks, and money. Most of these incidents have occurred beginning October 1, 2013, at residential properties on the west side of Allen County, between Spencerville and Delphos, Ohio. If you have any information concerning the identity of the person(s) involved in these thefts, please call CRIMESTOPPERS and leave an anonymous tip at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) [Tip us about this crime.]

10/03/2013

08/27/2013

On August 22 2013, between the hours of 10:00am and 7:00p.m., someone forced entry into a residence in the 2900 block of Greeley Chapel Rd., Lima, Oh. Once inside the suspect(s) stole several items including electronic equipment and two firearms. If you have any information about this crime or can help recover any of the stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS and leave an anonymous tip at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) No caller ID information is used. [Tip us about this crime.]

09/26/2013

09/19/2013

Mike's Drive Thru located at 998 Bellefontaine Ave. in Lima Oh., has been broken into on more than one occasion. The thieves stole tools and a variety of inventory including beer and cigarettes. If you have any information about this crime or can help recover any of the inventory that was stolen, please call CRIMESTOPPERS and leave an anonymous tip at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) No called ID information is used. [Tip us about this crime.]

09/19/2013

09/06/2013

Sometime during the overnight hours between September 5th and 6th 2013, someone removed the rims and tires off of three new vehicles on the car lot of Reineke Ford located at 1360 Greely Chapel Rd., Lima, Oh. The value of the items that were stolen totaled several thousand dollars. If you have any information about this crime or any other crimes, please call CRIMESTOPPERS with anonymous tips, at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Make the call that pays [Tip us about this crime.]

09/12/2013

08/31/2013

On August 31, 2013 at about 3:30pm, a local pizza delivery person stopped in the 500 block of W. O'Connor St. after making a delivery, when he was approached by a suspect. The suspect robbed the driver of money and his wedding ring and fled. The suspect was described as being a Hispanic male in his late 20's, medium build, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans, also wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt which he was holding over his hand portraying having a gun. The suspect also had short hair. If you have any information about this crime, or any crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Make the call that pays. Youi can also wtite an anonymous TIP also. [Tip us about this crime.]

09/04/2013

08/22/2013

On August 22, 2013 at about 1:40 p.m., a subject entered Pack Pharmacy in the 700 block of W. Market St, brandished a firearm, and demanded both narcotics and cash. The white male was described as mid to late 20’s, 5’ 6” to 5’ 9”, thin to medium build. He was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, light colored khaki pants. His face was semi concealed with black paint or shoe polish. Crimestoppers will pay a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the subject involved with this crime. If you have any information about this crime please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Make the call that pays. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/29/2013

08/18/2013

The Lima Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place in the 400 Block of south Collett St., during the early morning hours of August 18, 2013. At least two subjects fired multiple shots from outside this residence, injuring victims inside the residence. The motive for this shooting is still unclear. Anyone with information on the identity of any of the shooters are urged to call Crimestoppers, to leave an anonymous tip. Crimestoppers will pay you cash for information leading to any arrest in this incident. Please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) No caller ID information is used. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/21/2013

08/15/2013

In early February of 1986, Peter Becci was found shot to death in the basement of his Shawnee Twp residence, by family members returning home from a trip. Becci was then employed by the Springborne Industries in Spencerville, Ohio. Investigators are still actively seeking information about this brutal homicide. If you have any information about the person responsible for this murder, or any crimes in general, you can give information to Crimestoppers and still remain anonymous. Please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) No caller ID information is used. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/15/2013

08/08/2013

In the late evening hours of August 4th, 2013 two unknown black male suspects knocked on the door at 311 Haller and attempted to rob the resident. The victim was able to flee upstairs and the suspects fled northbound. The suspects were only described as about 18 years of age, 5 foot 8 inches tall and 160 lbs. They were wearing black and red hooded sweatshirts. Crimestoppers will pay a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the subjects involved with this crime. If you have any information about this robbery or any crimes in general, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) [Tip us about this crime.]

08/08/2013

08/01/2013

In recent weeks, someone has committed numerous car break-ins, in both Allen and Putnam counties. The thefts have taken place primarily from late evening until the early morning hours, in the northeastern part of Allen County, and all throughout Putnam County. Crimestoppers will pay a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the subject involved or recovery of any of the stolen property. If you have any information about these incidents or can help recover any of the stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) [Tip us about this crime.]

08/01/2013

07/22/2013

On 7/22/2013, at about 4:05 a.m., an unknown black male approached a female pedestrian in the area of Kibby St at Main St., in Lima, Oh. The male produced and knife and tried to assault and abduct the female. She was able to fight him off and the male fled. The black male was described as being in his early twenty’s, approximately 6’1” tall and 160 lbs. Crimestoppers will pay a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the subject involved in this crime. If you have any information about this incident, please CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) [Tip us about this crime.]

07/25/2013

07/12/2013

On July 12th, 2013 at about 9:26am, the unidentified female pictured here exited Wal-Mart located at 2450 Allentown Road Lima, Ohio, pushing a cart loaded with a 60” digital television set. This subject then loaded it into a gray or silver SUV type vehicle and drove away. She is described as a white female. A better detailed picture of this subject can be seen at our website at http://crimestoppers.wcoil.com under the CRIME tab. If you have any information that can lead to the arrest of this person, or help recover this stolen property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) [Tip us about this crime.]

07/18/2013

07/09/2013

Officers from the Lima Police Department are looking for the driver of a vehicle that hit a pedestrian on a bicycle on July 9th, 2013, in the 600 block of south Harrison Ave. The vehicle is described as a silver or gray Pontiac Grand-Am with a partial plate reading FOS and the last two numbers of 11. If you have any information that can solve this crime please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) No called ID is utilized. [Tip us about this crime.]

07/11/2013

07/02/2013

During the daytime hours of July 2, 2013, a masked individual robbed the Colonial Coin Laundromat located at 1635 N Cole St., Lima, Oh. Patrons were inside the laundry when it was robbed by a lone suspect armed with a knife, who removed an undisclosed amount of money. Crimestoppers will pay a cash award for information leading to the arrest of the subject involved in this crime. . If you have any information that can solve this crime or recover any property, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) [Tip us about this crime.]

07/05/2013

06/23/2013

During the early morning hours of June 23rd, a 32 year old Lima man was reportedly robbed in the 700 block of N. Main Street, in Lima, Oh. The two unknown black males helped the victim out of the Northside Firehouse Bar, and then assaulted and robbed him of a cellular phone and a small amount of money.. Crimestoppers will pay a cash award for information leading to the arrest of any of the subjects involved in this crime. . If you have any information about this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) On 06/23/13 officers from the LPD advised that this crimes was solved, with two arrests. [Tip us about this crime.]

06/27/2013

06/19/2013

On June 19, 2013, shortly after the closing time, someone gained entry into Happy Daz Restaurant located at 1064 Bellefontaine Avenue, Lima, Oh. Entrance was made into an interior office and an undisclosed amount of cash was removed from that location. Crimestoppers will pay a cash award for information leading to the arrest of any subject involved in this crime. If you have any information about this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) No caller ID information is used.
Officers from the Lima Police Department advised Crimestoppers that this case has been solved, with one arrest. [Tip us about this crime.]

06/20/2013

06/13/2013

The Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying the subject(s) responsible for the theft of several semi-tractor and trailer parts from a residence in the 20000 block of Fairmont Road in Wapakoneta, Oh. The parts include new brake drums, brake shoes and a radiator. Crimestoppers will pay a cash award for information leading to the arrest of any subject involved in this crime. . If you have any information about this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at
(419) 229-STOP (7867.) No caller ID information is used. [Tip us about this crime.]

06/13/2013

06/05/2013

On April 11, 2013, sometime between 1:30am and 7:00am, the person pictured here used a stolen credit card at Meijer’s Department store on Elida Rd., to purchase items. Officers are attempting to identify this subject from the stores surveillance photograph. This person is about 5’08”, 150 lbs, with brown hair. Crimestoppers will pay a cash award for information leading to the arrest of the subject involved in this crime. If you have any information about this incident please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) You don't need to leave your name, just your information. No caller ID information is used.
UPDATE 06/06/13. THIS SUSPECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. THANKS TO YOU. [Tip us about this crime.]

06/05/2013

05/29/2013

On May 27, 2013, between the hours of 1:00pm and 6:00pm, someone entered a residence in the 3000 of N. Cable Rd. and removed two firearms, cash, and some jewlery. The Lima/Allen County Crimestopper Program will pay a cash award for information leading to the arrest of any subject involved in this crime, or the recovery of any of the stolen property. If you have any information about this incident or are able to identify the subject or subjects responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) [Tip us about this crime.]

05/29/2013

05/19/2013

A residential burglary occurred on May 19, 2013, between the hours of 10:30am and 12:00pm to a residence in the 300 block of S. Napoleon Rd., Harrod Oh. Taken in this burglary were several firearms from a gun cabinet, and jewlery. The Lima/Allen County Crimestopper Program will pay a cash award for information leading to the arrest of any subject involved in this crime, or the recovery of any of the stolen property. If you have any information about this incident or are able to identify the subject or subjects responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Make the call that pays! [Tip us about this crime.]

05/22/2013

05/08/2013

Sometime between midnight and 1:00 pm on May 8, 2013, someone broke into a residence in the 10000 Block of Huber Rd., Beaverdam Ohio, and stole money, personal items and a shotgun. The Lima/Allen County Crimestopper Program will pay a cash award for information leading to the arrest of any subject involved in this crime, or the recovery of any of the stolen property. If you have any information about this incident or are able to identify the subject or subjects responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) No caller ID is used. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/15/2013

05/08/2013

Since January, 2013 ten burglaries have occurred in the Pinewood Apartment Complex located in the 1100 of Knollwood Dr., Lima, Oh. Officers believe that the suspects involved in these burglaries, reside somewhere in that area. Crimestoppers will pay a cash award for information leading to the arrest of any subject involved in these crimes. If you have any information about these incidents or are able to identify the subject or subjects responsible for these crimes, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) You don't need to leave your name, just your information. No caller ID is used. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/08/2013

04/18/2013

Sometime between April 4h and April 18th 2013, someone forecibly entered a vehicle parked in the 3400 block of Kenyon Dr., in Elida, Oh., and removed some police equipment that was stored inside the vehicle. Taken were some police officer’s equipment including some uniform items and ammunition. If you have information about this incident or are able to identify the subject or subjects responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Remember all calls are anonymous. No caller ID is used. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/01/2013

04/15/2013

Sometime between April 15th and April 19th, 2013 someone forecibly entered an unoccupied residence in the 3400 of Kerr Rd. and removed several items, one of which was a Les Paul Guitar valued at several thousand dollars. If you have information about this incident or are able to identify the subject or subjects responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Remember all calls are anonymous. No caller ID is used. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/24/2013

04/13/2013

Over a dozen homes and numerous pieces of personal property were damaged over the weekend of April 13th and 14th 2013, in the area of Country Club Hills in Bath Township Ohio. This is the second series of such incidents that have occurred in this area. Vandal(s) spray painted personal property in several different areas area of this neighborhood, causing several hundred dollars worth of damage. If you have information about these incidents or the subject(s) responsible for these crimes, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Remember all calls are anonymous.
Officers from the Allen County Sheriff's Office advised that this case has been solved by a Crimestopper tip, that identified two (2) juvenile subjects. Both subject have been charges with felony criminal damage. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/17/2013

04/10/2013

The Lima\Allen County Crimestoppers Program is intersested in helping the area law enforcement agencies recover any property that has been recently stolen from any construction sites, or local businesses. Construction equipment, hand tools, and numerous chainsaws are just some of the property that has been recently and reported as stolen. If you have any information concerning the recovery of any of this property, or have information about these incidents or the subject(s) responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) [Tip us about this crime.]

04/10/2013

03/29/2013

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a criminal damage crime that took place at the Osman Cemetery on Redridge Rd., in Perry Twp, Ohio. This event was discovered on March 29, 2013. Person(s) unknown damaged a tombstone in this cemetery. If you have any information concerning this incident or the subject(s) responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Remember all calls are anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/03/2013

03/23/2013

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred at the SPARTA ELECTRIC CO located at 2440 Baty Rd., Elida, Oh, in which the subject(s) forced entry into this business and stole several spools of copper wire worth several thousand dollars each, and a company truck. This is crime similar to several other burglaries that have occurred in the recent past. If you have any information concerning this incident or the subject(s) responsible for this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Remember all calls are anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/27/2013

03/15/2013

The Lima Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery which occurred March 15, 2012, at approximately 8:15 PM. This crime took place at Dollar General located at 691 South Main Street Lima, Oh. During the robbery, a suspect fired a handgun. A better picture of this suspect can be seen on the Crimestoppers website at www.wcoil.com/crimestoppers, under the CRIME tab. If you can identify this person or have any information concerning this crime, please call CRIME STOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Remember all calls are anonymous.
Detectives from the Lima Police Department advise Crimestoppers that this case has been solved, with the suspect convicted and serving 5 years in prison. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/20/2013

03/15/2013

The St. Rita's Campus Police Department is currently investigating an incident in which a female employee was attacked in the parking lot of St. Rita’s Medical Center located at 730 W. Market St., Lima, Oh., on Friday night March 15, 2013 at about 9:20 pm. The Victim advised that she was leaving work when a man assaulted her from behind, but she was able to break free. The subject then fled from the scene. If you have any information on the identity of this subject please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867) Remember all calls to CRIMESTOPPERS are anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/20/2013

03/12/2013

Deputies from the Allen Coumnty Sheriff's Office are investigating a break in at the D & G Mini Mart locaed at 6459 Bellefontaine Ave on 3/12/13 at around midnight. It is believed that the subject was operating a stolen 1997 Dodge Ram that was red in color which was recovered at the scene. Cartons of cigarettes were taken along with other misc. items. Attached is a security photograph of the masked suspect. If you have any information concerning this crime, please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-7867. All calls are anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/14/2013

03/06/2013

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriff's Office are attempting to identify the subject pictured here in reference to a stolen credit card case, that was used at Citi Trends in Northland Shopping Plaza on February 6, 2013. If you know who this person is please call CRIMESTOPPERS. If this person is arrested Crimestoppers will pay you a monitary award. Call (419) 229-STOP (7867) anonymously. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/06/2013

03/05/2013

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating several reports of theft in which the subject(s) are breaking into construction site tool sheds and removing tools. Several of these incidents have occurred on Medical Drive, just south of Lima. If you have any information concerning the person(s) responsible for these thefts, or have information on the recovery of any of these tools, please call CRIME STOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) No caller ID information is utilized. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/05/2013

02/24/2013

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering of a residential garage located in 400 block of West Main St. in Cairo Oh., in which $1,900 dollars worth of power tools were removed. This crime occurred sometime between Wednesday, 02/20/13 and Sunday 02/24/2013. If you have any information concerning the person(s) responsible for this offense, or the recovery of any of these power tools, please call CRIME STOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) All calls remain anonymous [Tip us about this crime.]

02/27/2013

02/13/2013

A burglary occurred at Neiderts Mower Sales & Service located at 507 E. Kiracoffe Ave., Elida, Oh. on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at about 3:30am, in which numerous chainsaws were taken from the business. Several different model types were removed, like the one shown here. One person was arrested but the chainsaws still remain missing. If you have any information concerning the recovery of any of these chainsaws, please call CRIME STOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) All calls remain anonymous. No caller ID information is used. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/20/2013

01/25/2013

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft from a parked car, involving the vehicle shown here. A male driver exited this vehicle and broke into another vehicle the parking lot at Nelson Packaging located at 1801 Reservoir Rd., Lima, Oh , and removed some items If you have any information concerning the identity of this vehicle or the person involved in this crime, please call CRIME STOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.)
Thanks to a crimestopper caller this van and its driver were identified. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/06/2013

01/23/2013

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of residential burglaries that have been occurring in the northeastern portion of Allen County, around the Villages of Lafayette and Harrod area since December 0f 2012. Residential homes are being broken into and it appears that home electronics are the targets of these crimes. If you see any suspicious persons or vehicles in your neighborhood, call 9-1-1 immediately. If you have any information concerning the identity of the person(s) involved in these burglaries, please call
CRIME STOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) [Tip us about this crime.]

01/23/2013

01/16/2013

Several area Law Enforcement agencies in Allen County are investigating complaints of criminal damaging in which business and residential windows are being damaged by someone shooting a projectile though glass windows. Numerous complaints have been received by area law enforcement agencies since November 2012, and Officers are asking the public for help in identifying anyone who is responsible for these crimes. If you know who is responsible for these crimes please call CRIMESTOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Remember all calls are confidential and anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/16/2013

01/09/2013

A study by the National Center on Elder Abuse research indicates more than 1 in 10 elders experience some type of abuse, but only 1 in 5 cases or fewer are reported Most elders aren't speaking out because the suspect in these crimes are usually family members. It's very shocking to find that someone so close to them would take advantage of their resources, and it's a lot easier to report a complete stranger rather than your own flesh and blood. If you suspect someone is being abused call your local law enforcement agency and report it. Remember that all calls to CRIMESTOPPERS are confidential. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/09/2013

01/02/2013

The Better Business Bureau of Lima has issued a scam alert involving someone sending fake e-mail messages from Time Warner Cable telling customers to go online and verify account information. The second deals with emails from Microsoft Corp and the operation of your home computer. Don’t be a victim of these scam artists. If you have lost anything of value involving these two issues, please contact your local law enforcement agency and report it.. All calls to CRIMESTOPPERS are confidential. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/02/2013

12/19/2012

The Lima Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. One victim, Tavares Meeks, was found deceased in the 700 blk of Dingledine and another Victim was transported to the hospital and is in critical condition. This shooting may not have taken place in the 700 blk of Dingledine. Anyone with information identifying the shooter is asked to contact Det. Neidemire (419) 221-5295 or Det. Clark (419) 221-5293, or CRIME STOPPERS and you could be eligible for a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/27/2012

12/18/2012

The Shawnee Twp Police Department is investigating an assault/theft incident that took place at Husky Refinery Parking Lot #8 on Tuesday December 18, 2012 at about 9:00am. The suspect was driving a dark colored Plymouth or Dodge mini van. The Victim of this theft was assaulted. Views of the suspect vehicle can be seen on the Crime Stopper Web page at www.wcoil.com/crimestoppers under the CRIME tab. If you have any information about the identity this person, please call CRIME STOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867,) you could be eligible for a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/19/2012

11/26/2012

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a criminal damage that took place at the Allen Co Justice Center, located at 333 N. Main Lima, Oh. Person(s) unknown shot a weapon at the front entrance of the Justice Center striking a window just above the main entrance doorway. If you have any information about the person or persons responsible for this crime, please call CRIME STOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867,) and you could be eligible for a cash award. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/28/2012

11/21/2012

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several incidents in which vehicles are being broken into and personal property is being stolen. It appears that these incidents have occurred after sunset, in various locations through out Allen County. If you have any information about the person or persons responsible for these crimes, or can help in the recovery of any of the stolen articles, please call CRIME STOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867,) and you could be eligible for a cash award. Remember all calls are anonymous, and no caller ID information is used. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/21/2012

11/01/2012

The Delphos Police Department is investigating three separate incidents of arson that took place in the city of Delphos several weeks ago. A residential garage, and patio deck, and a trailer were all set ablaze with in few days of each other. If you have any information about the person or persons responsible for these crimes, please call CRIME STOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867,) and you could be eligible for a cash award. Remember all calls are anonymous, and no caller ID information is used [Tip us about this crime.]

11/07/2012

10/17/2012

Did you know that the Crime Stopper Office is always interested in obtaining inform concerning drug trafficking? If you suspect drug trafficking in your area or neighborhood, you can anonymously call the Crime Stoppers number to report the information that you know, without fear of being identified. If you know of any of this activity, please call CRIME STOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Remember all calls are anonymous. Please help make your community safer. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/17/2012

09/23/2012

Investigators from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office and the American Township Police Department are investigating a burglary that took place at American Pawn LTD located at 540 Brower Rd., Lima, Oh. This burglary took place in the early morning hours of September 23, 2012, between 1:30am and 1:45am. Subject(s) forcibly gained entry to the building and removed large amount of jewelry. If you have any information about the identity of the person(s) involved in this crime or the recovery of any of the stolen property, please call CRIME STOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) Remember all calls are anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/10/2012

09/17/2012

The Lima Fire Department is investigating a crime of arson that took place at a warehouse located in the 100 block of south Central Ave., Lima, Oh, on Monday, September 17, 2012 at about 8:15pm. Arson Investigators believe that this building was forcibly entered and the fire was set. Criminal activity has been noticed that this building before the incident. If you know the identity of the subject or subjects involved in this crime, please call the CRIME STOPPERS [Tip us about this crime.]

09/19/2012

09/01/2012

Allen County Law Officers are investigating numerous complaints of someone who vandalized personal and private property by the use of spray paint on personal vehicles, and on private property. These events took place in the early morning hours of September 1st and again on September 2nd 2012, in the Bath Township area of Allen County. If you know the identity of the subject or subjects involved in these crimes, please call the CRIME STOPPERS at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) [Tip us about this crime.]

09/05/2012

07/22/2012

Deputies from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are trying identify this person (shown here). She is described as a black female in her early twenties, about 5’04” tall, weighing about 120 lbs, black hair, brown eyes, wearing a bandana across her forehead. This person is wanted for questioning in a stolen credit purchase at the Speedway Gas Station on Elida Rd., Lima, Oh, on Sunday July 22, 2012 at about 5:30 pm. If you know the identity of this subject is please call the Allen County Sheriff’s Office at (419) 227-3535 [Tip us about this crime.]

08/29/2012

08/20/2012

Investigators from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are trying to locate BRANDON JARON SMITH (Pictured here), 30 years old, 5’08”, 220 lbs, black hair, brown eyes, in regards to questioning in a shooting that took place at 1457 N. Cole St., Lima, Oh., on Monday, August 20, 2012, at about 8:20pm. The Victim in this case was last listed in critical condition. If you know where this subject is please call the Allen County Sheriff’s Office at (419) 227-3535. Anonymous tips can be left by visiting our website at www.wcoil.com/crimestoppers [Tip us about this crime.]

08/22/2012

08/05/2012

Troopers from the Lima Post #2, of the Ohio Highway Patrol are looking to identify the driver of a two tone blue and silver possibly at 2004-2005, Chevy Silverado with an extended cab, who was involved in a road rage incident along I-75 at St Rt 81, last Sunday about 6:10pm. If you have any having information on the identity of the individual(s) involved in this incident, please call Crime Stoppers at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) You may leave an anonymous tip by visiting our web site at www.wcoil.com/crimestoppers [Tip us about this crime.]

08/08/2012

08/02/2012

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office has been experiencing several cases in which 4-wheel all terrain vehicles have been taken in some burglaries that have occurred in the northeast part of Allen County. It appears to investigators that some suspects have been dropped off at these residences, break into building and ride away with these vehicles. So far there have been four (4) ATV’s taken. If you have any having information on the identity of this individual(s) involved in these incidents, please call Crime Stoppers at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) You may leave an anonymous tip by visiting our web site at www.wcoil.com/crimestoppers [Tip us about this crime.]

08/02/2012

07/01/2012

For the past several months a subject, pictured here, has entered a local cellular and digital retail store, and was observed stealing store displays of electronics totaling thousands of dollars of merchandise from this businesses. This subject is described as a black male, 25-50 years of age, medium build, usually wearing baggy clothing and a baseball style ball cap. These incidents have occurred at several different stores on several different occasions. Any having information on the identity of this individual, please call Crime Stoppers at (419) 229-STOP, (7867.) To see a better picture of this individual please visit our web site at www.wcoil.com/crimestoppers [Tip us about this crime.]

07/25/2012

06/10/2012

Detectives from the Shawnee Twp Police Department are investigating a strong armed robbery that took place in the Burger King parking lot on Shawnee Rd., on Sunday morning, June 10, 2012 at about 3:15 in the morning. Two workers had exited the building, and were approached by a subject who stole the purse of one employees, knocking her down. The subject fled the area a short distance and appears to have escaped by vehicle. The subject is described as a White Male, in his late 20’s, 5’07-09” tall, with short dirty blonde hair, wearing black sweat pants and a black hoodie. If you know the identity of this subject please call Crime Stoppers. As always all calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Call (419) 229-STOP (7867.) [Tip us about this crime.]

06/26/2012

06/03/2012

Sheriff's Investigators are looking for 21 year old Jordan Lamar Battles in connection with a shooting, that took place near the Springbrook Gardens complex located at 4240 N West St Rd., Lima, Oh., on Sunday morning 06/03/12. Battles is described as a black male, approximately 5'07'', 130 lbs., black hair, brown eyes. If you know the whereabouts of Jordan Lamar Battles, please call Crime Stoppers at (419) 229-STOP(7867). Remember that no called ID information is used,and all calls are confidential. [Tip us about this crime.]

06/04/2012

05/22/2012

On March 4, 2012 at about 8:00pm, a cellular 9-1-1 telephone call came into the Allen County Sheriff’s Office where a person reported a bomb at the Hearthside Food Solutions factory, located at 312 Rader Rd., Mc Comb, Ohio (in Hancock County.) The information was relayed to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, the Mc Comb Police Department, and members of the Allen County Regional Bomb Squad were called to respond to that location for a bomb search. No explosive device was located.
On May 22, 2012 at about 8:00pm, another cellular 9-1-1 telephone call was received by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office reporting a bomb threat at the same location as above. Again, the Hancock Co sheriff’s Office was notified and the Mc Comb Police Department responded, along with members of the Allen County Regional Bomb squad. No explosive device was located. Anyone that has information of the identify of the subject(s) can call Crime Stoppers at (419) 229-STOP(7867) to leave their information, or at our website at www.wcoil.com/crimestoppers under the CRIME TAB. No caller ID information us used, and all calls are anonymous [Tip us about this crime.]

05/25/2012

05/20/2012

The Bluffton Police Department is investigating a felony breaking and entering that took place at the HANCOCK-WOOD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE branch sub-station located in Bluffton Oh., sometime between Sunday evening May 20, and Monday morning May 21, 2012. Taken was several thousand pounds of electrical wiring. If you know who was involved in this crime, or can help recovery any of this property, please call Crime Stoppers at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) No call ID information is used. Remember all calls are kept anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/23/2012

05/02/2012

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is investigating a missing persons report that occurred on State Route 115, just south of Vaughnsville, Oh on May 2, 2012. Missing is Chase ''Chip'' Stevens (pictured here), White Male, 6'00'' tall, and weighs about 300 lbs, with red hair. This subject was seen walking on the roadway in this area, but has not been heard of since. If you have any information on ther whereabouts of Mr. Stevens, please call the Putnam Co Sheriff's Office at (419) 523-3208, or the Lima / Allen Co Crime Stopper Office at (419) 229-STOP (7867) [Tip us about this crime.]

05/16/2012

05/09/2012

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several area residential burglaries that have taken place in the last several weeks. Most of these burglaries have occurred in the northwest part of Allen County. Some of these burglaries have even occurred during the daylight hours. If you know any information concerning these residential burglaries, or can help in the recovery of any of the stolen property, please call Crime Stoppers at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) No call ID information is used. Remember all calls are kept anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

05/09/2012

04/24/2012

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a customized residential mailbox. The mailbox is fashioned after a revolver and is pictured here. This incident took place between the evening hours of Tuesday April 24th and April 25th, 2012. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for the recovery of this unique mailbox. If you know where this stolen item can be located, please call Crime Stoppers at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) No call ID information is used.
On 05/07/12 this article was recovered and then released back to the rightful owner. The owner expressed his thanks to the person who turned this article in. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/27/2012

04/23/2012

Allen County Sheriff's Officers are investigating a strong armed robbery that occured at the Dollar General Store in Northland Plaza on Monday 04/23/2012 at about 6:40PM. A man entered the store and then approached the check out register appearing to make a purchase. When the cashier rang up the sale, the subject grabbed money from the opened cash register and fled on foot. There were several witnesses in the store at the time, but if you have informatuion leading to the arrest of the individual involved in thie crime, please call Crime Stoppers at (419) 229-STOP (7867). [Tip us about this crime.]

04/26/2012

04/11/2012

Area law enforcement officers are requesting your help in obtaining any information concerning the crime of burglary. Officials have seen a slight increase in burglaries, both in residential and commercial buildings in the first quarter of this year. If you have information concerning the identify of any suspects committing burglaries in the Lima / Allen County area, please call Crime Stoppers at (419) 229-STOP, that’s (419) 229-7867 [Tip us about this crime.]

04/11/2012

03/17/2012

The Bluffton Police Department is investigating a serious assault complaint that occurred at the corner of College and Main Streets in Bluffton, Oh., on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at about 1:00pm. A female college student was assaulted by an unknown male, under the age of 25, who then got into a white vehicle near the high school and drove away. If you have any information concerning the identity of the person responsible for this incident please call Crime Stoppers at (419) 229-STOP, that’s (419) 229-7867. All callers to Crime Stoppers will remian anonymous, and you could be eligible for a cash reward. [Tip us about this crime.]

04/04/2012

03/23/2012

County Law Officers are investigating a series complaints of vandalism in the Bath Twp area of the county, in which numerous vehicles were vandalized by person(s) throwing paint onto parked cars. This appears to investigators to be the work of some teens outside after curfew hours. If you have any information concerning who may be responsible for these incidents please call Crime Stoppers at (419) 229-STOP, that’s (419) 229-7867. All callers to Crime Stoppers will remian anonymous, and you could be eligible for a cash reward. [Tip us about this crime.]

03/29/2012

02/19/2012

The Lima Police Department is asking the public for help in identifing this person displayed here. An armed robbery occurred at the Back and White Cab Co., located on W. Elm Street, on 02/19/2012 at about 4:00 a.m. The Subject was described as a white male, early 20's, 5''10'' - 6''00 tall, wearing a grey hoodie and green pants. This picture was caught by the security camera in the offices. If you know the identity of the person who robbed this office, please call Crime Stoppers at (419) 227-STOP, or Sgt. Joe Nolan at (419) 221-5292. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/28/2012

01/12/2012

Investigators are asking your help in solving a burglary that took place in the 2300 block of Fetter Rd., Lima, Oh., on January 12, 2012, when the owner of a residence noticed a dark colored green Chevy Blazer parked in their driveway, and saw a white male loading a television set into this vehicle. When confronted that subject hurriedly entered the Blazer and sped away from the residence, traveling south on Fetter Rd. If you would have any information that would help identity this individual, or the vehicle involved, please call the Crime Stopper line at (419) 229-STOP (7867.) [Tip us about this crime.]

02/22/2012

01/27/2012

Allen County Sheriff’s Investigators are asking the public for any information that they may have concerning a burglary in which numerous firearms were were moved from a private residence, that occurred sometime betrween Jan 23 and Jan 27, 2012, in the 10000 block of N. Phillips Rd. Numerous types of firearms were removed from this residence and should be easily identified. If you would have any information that would help identify the person(s) responsible for this incident or would help locate any of these stolen weapons, please call the Crime Stopper line at (419) 229-STOP (7867), and you may be eligible for a cash award. All calls are anonymous. [Tip us about this crime.]

02/08/2012

01/14/2012

ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S INVESTIGATORS ARE ASKING THE PUBLIC TO HELP IDENTIFY THIS PERSON WANTED FOR QUESTIONING IN CONNECTION WITH SEVERAL THEFT OFFENSES THAT OCCURRED AT THE GIFTS OF JOY SHOP LOCATED AT 2423 ALLENTOWN RD ON SATURDAY JANUARY 14, 2012. IF YOU KNOW WHO THIS INDIVIDUAL IS, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AND YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH AWARD. PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT (419) 229-STOP. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/24/2012

01/22/2012

THE ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS EXPERIENCING SEVERAL BURGLARIES OCCURRING IN THE BATH TOWNSHIP AREA OF ALLEN COUNTY. SEVERAL HOMES AND GARAGES HAVE BEEN BROKEN INTO WITH ITEMS OF ALL TYPES REMOVED. IF YOU KNOW ANYONE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THESE BURGLARUIES, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS, AND YOU COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH AWARD. CALL (419) 229-STOP. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/18/2012

01/03/2012

OFFICERS FROM THE LIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT ARE LOOKING FOR THE LONE SUBJECT WHO ROBBED THE STATE BANK AT 930 W. MARKET ST., LIMA, AT ABOUT 11:50AM, ON TUESDAY 01/03/2012. PICTURED HERE THE SUSPECT IS DESCRIBED AS BEING A BLACK MALE, SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 5'09'' AND 6' TALL, WEARING A CARHART JACKET AND HAD HIS FACE COVERED. IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS SUBJECT HAS SOME TYPE OF FACIAL HAIR. THIS SUSPECT BRANISHED A HANDGUN AND TOOK MONEY FROM THE BANK. OFFICIALS ADVISED THAT THEY BELIEVE A DYE PACK WENT OFF AFTER THIS SUBJECT LEFT THE BANK, COVERING MONEY AND THE SUSPECT. IF YOU KNOW OF THE IDENTITY OF THIS SUBJECT PLEASE CALL CRIMES STOPPERS, AND YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH AWARD, AT (419) 229-STOP / (419) 229-7867. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/06/2012

01/02/2012

DETECTIVES FROM THE LIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT ARE INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING THEY BELIEVE TOOK PLACE ON WEST ELM STREET IN THE CITY OF LIMA, ON MONDAY JANUARY 2, 2012 AT ABOUT 2:00PM. THE VICTIM OF THIS CRIME IS JERRY YOCHUM, WHO SUSTAINED A GUNSHOT WOUND TO THE HEAD. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION THAT WOULD LEAD TO THE ARREST OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS INCIDENT, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT (419) 229-STOP. [Tip us about this crime.]

01/04/2012

12/26/2011

THE ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DETECTIVE BUREAU IS INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING THAT TOOK PLACE AT THE INTERSECTION OF CHANDLER AND 9TH STS., ON DECEMBER 26,2011 IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS. SEVERAL PEOPLE WERE RIDING IN A VEHICLE WHEN A FEMALE RECEIVED A NON-LIFE THREATENING GUNSHOT WOUND. IF YOU WOULD HAVE ANY INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO THE ARREST OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS SHOOTING, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT (419) 229-STOP. YOU COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH AWARD. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/28/2011

12/17/2011

Area law enforcement agencies are concerned about so called recreational activity at one of the city's reservoirs. There have been various complaints of large 4-wheel drive vehicles going ''off road'' on Bresler Reservoir. Not only are they driving along the side of the road, but they are even driving straight up the sides of the embankment. With all the rain we have had they are really causing some damage. Officials don't believe that the culprits realize the severity of their actions. It is estimated there has already been at least $30,000 worth of damage done that really can't be repaired until spring. Local law enforcement agencies have teamed up to patrol the area. The people responsible for the damage could face some legal action.
If you have any information or see anyone doing damage at any of the city reservoirs, call Crime Stoppers at (419) 229-STOP . (419) 229-7867 [Tip us about this crime.]

12/22/2011

12/17/2011

THE ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING A ROBBERY THAT TOOK PLACE AT WALGREENS ON HARDING HIGHWAY ON 12/17/11 AT ABOUT 2:50PM. A SUSPECT WALKED INTO THE PHARMACY, HANDED A CLERK A NOTE DEMANDING DRUGS, AND LEFT THE STORE WITHOUT INJURING ANYONE. THE SUSPECT IS DESCRIBED AS BEING A WHITE MALE ABOUT 5'08'' TALL, WEARING A DARK COLORED HOODED SWEATER. IF YOU CAN HELP IDENTIFY THIS PERSON, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT (419) 229-STOP AND YOU COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH AWARD. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/21/2011

12/11/2011

THE LIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT IS INVESTIGATING A BREAK IN AT THE CROTHALL SERVICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 1010 E HIGH ST., LIMA, OH., THAT OCCURRED ON SUNDAY 12/11/11 IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS. A SECURITY CAMERA TOOK THIS PICTURE OF THE SUSPECT. IF YOU CAN IDENTIFY THIS PERSON, AND HE IS ARREST ON THIS INCIDENT, YOU WILL QUALIFY FOR A CASH AWARD. PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS, MAKE THE CALL THAT PAYS (419) 229-STOP [Tip us about this crime.]

12/14/2011

12/04/2011

THE AMERICAN TWP POLICE DEPARTMENT IS INVESTIGATING A CRIME IN WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL PICTURED HERE ATTEMPTED TO PASS A COUNTERFEIT BILL AT THE CIRCLE K / BP GAS STATION ON EASTOWN RD. THIS OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 4, 2011 AT ABOUT 5:45PM. IF YOU KNOW WHO THIS INDIVIDUAL IS, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT (419) 229-STOP / (419) 229-7867, AND YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR A CASH AWARD. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/08/2011

10/24/2011

THE SHAWNEE TWP POLICE DEPARTMENT IS ASKING FOR YOUR HELP IN SOLVING A RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY THAT OCCURRED ON HALL DR., SOMETIME DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS OF OCTOBER 24, 2011. TAKEN IN THIS BURGLARY WAS JEWELRY AND MONEY. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION THAT WOULD LEAD TO THE ARREST OF THE SUBJECT(S) INVOLVED IN THIS CRIME, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT (419) 229-7867 OR (419) 229-STOP. YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR A CASH AWARD. [Tip us about this crime.]

12/07/2011

11/09/2011

BOTH THE LIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ARE AGAIN INVESTIGATING NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WHERE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ARE BEING REMOVED FROM PARKED VEHICLES IN BUSINESS PARKING LOTS AND RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS. THESE DEVICES ARE BEING CUT FROM VEHICLES AND THEN BEING TAKEN OUT OF TOWN AND BEING SOLD FOR RECYCLING MONIES. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION THAT WOULD IDENTIFY THE PERSON(S) INVOLVED IN THESE THEFTS, OR KNOWS WHERE THESE DEVICES ARE BEING TAKEN, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT (419) 229-STOP, (419) 229-7867. [Tip us about this crime.]

11/09/2011

10/10/2011

THE ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE LIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT ARE INVESTIGATING A STOLEN VEHICLE TAKEN FROM THE CITY OF LIMA IN THE LATE HOURS OF 10/10/2011, AND WAS LATER FOUND DESTROYED BY ARSON FIRE ON 15TH STREET. THE VEHICLE WAS A BLACK 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA (SIMILAR TO THE ONE PICTURED HERE.). ANYONE WHO KNOWS THE IDENTITY OF THE PERSON(S) INVOLVED IN THIS INCIDENT, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT (419) 229-7867. [Tip us about this crime.]

10/13/2011

09/10/2011

THE ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OIFFICE IS INVESTIGATING THE THEFT OF A PORTABLE LIGHTING TRAILER, TAKEN FROM A CONSTRUCTION SITE IN THE 2300 BLOCK OF ELIDA RD. THE TRAILER IS DESCRIBED AS BEING MOSTLY WHITE IN COLOR, ABOUT 7 FOOT LONG, AND 5 FOOT HIGH. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION THAT WOULD LEAD TO THE IDENTITY OF THE PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS THEFT, OR ANY INFORMATION THAT WOULD LEAD TO THE RECOVERY OF THIS TRAILER, COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH AWARD. PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT (419) 229-STOP (7867.) [Tip us about this crime.]

09/15/2011

08/31/2011

SEVERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ARE INVESTIGATING AN INCREASE IN RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES, WITHIN HTE LAST TWO MONTHS. THESE RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES ARE OCCURRING THROUGHOUT THE LIMA/ALLEN COUNTY AREA. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION THAT WOULD LEAD TO THE IDENTITY OF THE PERSON(S) INVOLVED IN THESE INCIDENTS, OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF ANY OF THE PROPERTY TAKEN IN THESE CRIMES CAN BE LOCATED, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT (419) 229-STOP (7867). ALL CALLS ARE ANONYMOUS. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/31/2011

08/18/2011

THE LIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT IS INVESTIGATING A RAPE COMPLAINT THAT TOOK PLACE ON HALLER STREET IN THE NORTH END OF LIMA, ON SATURDAY 08/13/11 AT ABOUT 9:30PM. THE SUSPECT KNOCK ON THE VICTIM'S DOOR ON THE PRETENSE OF USING A PHONE, AND SEXUALLY ASSAULTED A 90 YEAR OLD WOMAN. THE SUSPECT IS DESCRIBED AS BEING A BLACK MALE 20 TO 30 YEARS OF AGE. IF YOU WOULD HAVE ANY INFORMATION THAT WOULD IDENTIFY THIS SUSPECT, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT (419) 229-STOP (7867) [Tip us about this crime.]

08/18/2011

08/05/2011

THE BLUFFTON POLICE DEPARTMENT IS ASKING PUBLIC HELP ON A BREAKING AND ENTERNING OF THE MARATHON GAS STATION LOCATED AT 205 S. MAIN ST., BLUFFTON OH THAT OCCURRED ON MONDAY JULY 25, 2011 AT 1:18AM. THIS SUBJECT MAY BE DRIVING A MAROON COLORED PICK UP TRUCK. HE IS DESCRIBE AS BEING A W/M, 5'10'' TALL, BETWEEN 150-160 LBS, WEARING A DARK T-SHIRT, AND DARK PANTS. THIS IS A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SURVEILLANCE VIDEO. IF YOU KNOW WHO THIS INDIVIDUAL IS, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT (419) 229-STOP, OR THE BLUFFTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AT (419) 358-2961. YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH AWARD. [Tip us about this crime.]

08/05/2011

07/25/2011

The Lima Police Department is looking to identify this person in connection with a break in at CASHLAND on Bellefontaine Ave., Lima, Oh., some time during 07/14/11. If you can identify this person, call Crime Stoppers and you could be eligible for a cash award. Crime Stoppers at 419 229-STOP, (419) 229-7867. [Tip us about this crime.]

07/25/2011

07/11/2011

THE ALLEN CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR VANDALIZING PERSONAL AND PUBLIC PROPERTY IN THE LOST CREEK RESIDENTIAL ADDITION OVER THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND. SOMEONE SPRAY PAINTED SEVERAL SIGNS AND VEHICLES IN THAT AREA. ANYONE WHO HAS INFORMATION ABOUT THE IDENTITY OF THE PERSON(S) INVOLVED IN THESE INCIDENTS, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS, AND YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH AWARD. [Tip us about this crime.]

07/11/2011

06/21/2011

THE ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS LOOKING FOR THE IDENTITY OF THE PERSON(S) INVOLVED IN BREAKING INTO SEVERAL STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED ON BATY RD, IN ELIDA ,OH, WITHIN THE PAST FEW WEEKS. SEVERAL LOCKERS WERE FORCED OPEN AND NUMEROUS ARTICLES WERE TAKEN. SOME OF THESE ITEMS INCLUDE PIECES OF JEWELRY. IF YOU KNOW THE IDENTIFY OF THE OFFENDER(S), OR HAVE KNOWLEDGE TO RECOVER ANY OF THIS PROPERTY, YOU COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH AWARD. CALL LIMA/ALLEN COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS AT (419) 227-STOP - (419) 229-7867 [Tip us about this crime.]